Spain’s sports watchdog has sent La Liga chief Javier Tebas to the Administrative Court after he likened Real Madrid’s communication tactics to Nazi propaganda. The Higher Sports Council acted independently, prompting a legal clash that could jeopardize Tebas’s presidency. The Spanish government confirmed the referral on Thursday, October 23, 2026, intensifying scrutiny of Tebas’s remarks and their potential repercussions for Spanish football governance.
Playing for pride and survival in the Wooden Spoon race, Sporting Kansas City welcomes Austin FC to Sporting Park aiming to stop a late-season slide.
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Seattle Sounders barely escaped a 1-1 draw against last‑place CF Montréal on Oct. 22, 2026, after a chaotic first half that saw the home crowd booing and a 13th‑minute goal by Hennadii Synchuk. Injuries forced coach Brian Schmetzer into an untested back‑line of Yeimar and Ryan Sailor, resulting in stagnant, horizontal passing and a defensive lapse that left goalkeeper Andrew Thomas exposed. A halftime reshuffle—dropping Cristian Roldan into defense and unleashing Jesús Ferreira—sparked a 26‑minute comeback, with Sebastian Gomez equalizing in the 66th minute. Despite the point keeping Seattle seventh in the Western Conference, the performance highlights a fragile defense ahead of tough fixtures with San Diego, Houston, Vancouver and LAFC.
Never Manage Alone outlines its Gameweek 8 FPL picks, proposing a 3‑4‑3 XI anchored by Arsenal’s David Raya and Gabriel Magalhães, Italy’s Riccardo Calafiori, and Nottingham Forest’s Nikola Milenković. In midfield, Kevin Schade (Brentford) and Cole Palmer (Chelsea, vice‑captain) join Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier and Morgan Rogers. Up front, Erling Haaland serves as captain with João Pedro and Dominic Calvert‑Lewin supporting. The guide explains each selection’s fixture appeal—Raya vs Everton, Magalhães’s set‑piece threat, Schade’s return from injury against Hull City—and highlights value picks like Tavernier despite a tough Manchester United clash. This preview helps managers balance premium stars and budget options for maximum points.
St. Louis City SC won its first major trophy in club history on Wednesday, beating Columbus Crew 5-4 in a penalty shootout to capture the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S.
Mandla Ncikazi returns to Lamontville Golden Arrows as head coach after the club abruptly dismissed Pitso Dladla. The South African side announced Ncikazi’s re‑appointment on Thursday, citing a disappointing start to the 2026/27 Betway Premier Division campaign under Dladla. The move restores a familiar face to the Durban outfit in hopes of reversing their poor early‑season form.
San Diego has probably been a bit better than their record.
For anyone who has watched the most recent season of Ted Lasso, a recurring subplot is the challenge of filling a stadium for a professional women’s soccer match. Ever since the Longs (and Mahomes) brought an NWSL team back to Kansas City, and especially ever since the opening of CPKC Stadium in 2024, the local […]
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The author reflects on 17 years of shuttling his son to soccer practices, games, and team events, culminating in the senior year when the teen finally makes varsity. Daily practices and twice‑weekly matches—many extending into extra time and even rain—have turned the routine into a demanding parental obligation, with late evenings, road trips, and homework battles. Amid the humor of Defector’s Thursday NFL column, the piece captures the fatigue and pride of supporting a child’s sport at the high‑school level.
The USL Championship announces a promotion‑and‑relegation system set to debut in 2028, creating a three‑tier pyramid that blends the U.S. franchise model with the club‑centric approach used abroad. While the move marks a milestone in American soccer, the article notes the league must secure significant investment, media deals, and fan support to compete with MLS and mirror the commercial success of Europe’s top leagues. It also highlights the challenges of balancing MLS’s closed structure and salary caps with the new USL format, stressing that financial backing will determine whether the pro‑rel dream boosts the sport’s popularity in the United States.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas is hauled before Spain’s Administrative Sports Tribunal after the National Sports Council flags his comparison of Real Madrid to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. The Consejo Superior de Deportes formally requested the tribunal’s review on Thursday, escalating the dispute into a legal proceeding. The case underscores mounting pressure on Tebas and could have wide‑ranging repercussions for Spanish football governance.
Final playoff positions are on the line for a number of USL Championship teams across both conferences. Photo courtesy of Oakland Roots SC.
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Two young fans go completely unhinged in the stands on live TV.
Juventus host Stade Rennais on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at the Allianz Stadium for a Europa League Group Stage match starting at 6:45 p.m. local time. Luciano Spalletti lines up a 3‑4‑1‑2 (or 3‑5‑2) Juventus XI featuring Vicario, Bremer, McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Woltemade and Kolo Muani, while Franck Haïse fields Rennais in a 3‑5‑2 with Samba, Cresswell, Rouault and Al‑Taamari. Referee Morten Krogh will oversee the game. In the U.S. the match airs on CBS Sports Network and streams on Paramount+, while UK fans watch on TNT Sports 5 and HBO Max.
A detailed scouting report on San Jose ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.
The Italian media claims interest from the Blues in a star who starred against the Red Devils in the Champions League in midweek
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the departure of assistant coach Mandla Ncikazi, who is set to take up a head coach role at another club in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL). Ncikazi had been absent from the Pirates bench in recent matches, with the club previously revealing that he had undergone knee surgery. His absence […]
The article Mandla Ncikazi leaves Orlando Pirates to become PSL head coach was written by Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah and first appeared on AfricaSoccer.com .
Above: Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is available for the Beşiktaş match.
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Cesc Fàbregas admits he regrets ordering his Como side to ease off after they led 4-1 against Manchester United in Wednesday’s Champions League match. Despite the four‑goal advantage, Fàbregas told his players to conserve energy ahead of a Serie A clash with Sassuolo on Saturday, citing workload concerns. He now believes the Troppo squad could have delivered an even larger defeat to United. The comments come from a post‑match interview reported by AfricaSoccer.com on October 22, 2026.
Paris Saint‑Germain must replace injured winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after an ACL tear rules him out for months. Manager Luis Enrique is weighing three options: reshuffling the current lineup, promoting a youth prospect, or targeting a January signing to fill the void. The article outlines the tactical implications for PSG’s attack and potential transfer targets as the club navigates the setback.
Santos Laguna clinched a controversial 2-0 win over Pumas on Oct. 21, earning their sixth straight victory – a first in short‑tournament history – and moving to 9th place, just one point from the Liguilla. A penalty in the first minute, following a disputed red card on Pumas defender Nathan, gave Eduardo Aguirre the opener, while Franco Pardo added a second spot‑kick after a handball in the box. The match featured multiple substitutions, a bench scuffle that saw a Pumas coach sent off, and chaos as fans threw beer onto the pitch. Santos now travel to Tijuana to face Xolos, while Pumas host Tigres, both fighting to stay in postseason contention.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — While playing amidst a downpour at times, the Cal Poly women's soccer team took down Blue-Green rival UC Santa Barbara 2-0 on Wednesday night at Spanos Stadium.
St. Louis City SC ended a 38-year drought for one of America's most storied soccer cities Wednesday night, defeating the Columbus Crew 5-3 in a penalty shootout after 120 scoreless minutes in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.
Chelsea prepare for a crucial home clash with Tottenham after back‑to‑back wins post‑international break. A 2‑0 victory at Everton gave them a rare clean sheet but also cost them goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (fractured jaw) and sidelined Reece James after knee surgery, both likely out until the new year. Midfielder Pep Chavarría, Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha remain unavailable, while Malo Gusto may return after illness. Manager Xabi Alonso must balance these absences to maintain form against Spurs, who are eager for a second‑season win.
There was a scary scene in the second half of Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final between the Columbus Crew and St. Louis City SC.