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TRENDING RUMORS

– Bournemouth are expected to hold firm amid interest from Premier League teams in winger Antoine Semenyo, according to TEAMtalk. After being linked with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, clubs are expected to “reignite” their pursuit of the 25-year-old in 2026. Semenyo has scored three goals while assisting another two in five league matches this season. Contracted at the club until the summer of 2030, the Cherries are unlikely to change their previous valuation of £70 million, though that could increase if Semenyo continues his hot form. He has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur.

– Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo wants to leave the club on loan in January despite holding talks with manager Ruben Amorim, reports the Daily Mirror. The 20-year-old is keen to play regularly amid hopes of starring for England at the FIFA World Cup next year, and he is set to push for a temporary move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window opens. Mainoo is reported to have been informed that he is in the Red Devils’ first-team plans, but he is yet to start a game in the Premier League this season, with 76 minutes played across three substitute appearances.

–Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Liverpool are all interested in Juventus defender Bremer, Calciomercato reports. The Bundesliga side are latest team looking at the 28-year-old, but a deal could be difficult, with the Bianconeri only willing to listen to offers that would be considered “mind-blowing” in the region of €70 million to €80 million. Bremer has found form since returning to the side after missing a lengthy spell of matches through an ACL injury.

– Discussions are ongoing between winger Michael Olise and the Bayern Munich hierarchy regarding a new contract, Bild reports. The club are yet to make official contact with the 23-year-old’s representatives, but negotiations are expected to begin soon. Impressive performances have seen Olise directly contribute to four goals in four Bundesliga appearances. His deal at the Allianz Arena doesn’t expire until the summer of 2029, but he could be rewarded for his form to fend off interest from other clubs. Olise has recently been linked with Liverpool as a potential future successor to Mohamed Salah.

– Manchester United are preparing to move on midfielder Casemiro to make room for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, according to The Sun. Baleba, 21, has emerged as one of the top options on the Red Devils’ shortlist to strengthen at the No. 6 position, and they are also willing to permanently part ways with winger Jadon Sancho to help meet the €120 million valuation set by the Seagulls. The report adds that centre-back Harry Maguire, 33, could also be offered a new deal on a reduced salary.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool are still facing difficulty agreeing a new contract with defender Ibrahima Konaté. The Reds have not made any progress towards an agreement with the 26-year-old, who will be able to sign a precontract agreement with a club from outside of the Premier League from January. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Real Madrid are open to the idea of loaning Brazilian teenage striker Endrick in the winter transfer window. Endrick’s agent met with Madrid executives this week and informed the club that the 19-year.old is keen on staying put. (Cadena Cope)

– Manuel Pellegrini wants Real Betis to inform him if the club intends to renew his contract. The Chilean coach, who joined Betis in the summer of 2020, is keen to continue beyond his deal which expires in June 2026. (Estadio Deportivo)

– Both Manchester City and Manchester United are looking to sign a defensive midfielder, with Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson among the potential options. (Daily Telegraph)

– Negotiations are ongoing between Borussia Dortmund and winger Karim Adeyemi over a new contract. His deal is set to expire in the summer of 2027. (Sky Sports Deutschland)

– Clubs in Europe are tracking Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres. Real Madrid would be entitled to 50% of any future transfer fee. (Diario AS)

– Manchester United turned down the opportunity to sign Atletico Madrid and England international midfielder Conor Gallagher on deadline day of the summer transfer window. (The Sun)

– Chelsea and Newcastle are interested in Strasbourg defender Ismael Doukoure. (TBR Football)

– Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has been identified as one of the top options by Manchester United as a replacement for Ruben Amorim if they decide to part ways with their current head coach. (TEAMtalk)

– Leeds United will attempt to offload goalkeeper Illan Meslier in the January transfer window. (TEAMtalk)

– No reinforcements will be brought in by Barcelona despite the long-term injury to Gavi. (Marca)

– Goalkeeper Yann Sommer as well as centre-backs Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij, aren’t expected to be offered contract extensions, with all three out of contract next summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Chelsea are open to reinforcing the squad in the January transfer window and are already scouting several players. (Daily Mail)

• Indian captain accused of politicising cricket after win.
• Neutrality breach under ICC code reviewed.
• ICC mulls disciplinary action over comments.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has landed in serious trouble after the International Cricket Council (ICC) accepted a complaint filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and ordered a review of his post-match comments made after India’s Asia Cup group-stage win against Pakistan on September 14, Indian media reported.

PCB’s letter to ICC

The ICC has said it is examining the PCB’s complaint, which accuses Suryakumar of politicising cricket and breaching the code of conduct relating to neutrality. A formal hearing may be convened, with Yadav given the option to accept the charge or face proceedings before the ICC match referee, alongside representatives of the BCCI and PCB.

Sources said the PCB submitted a detailed letter to the ICC, demanding strict action against Suryakumar. The letter alleged that the Indian captain had “involved the game in politics and damaged its reputation.”

It maintained that all clauses of the ICC’s code of conduct applied to the September 14 match and that Yadav had deliberately referenced the Pahalgam incident and Operation Sindoor.

According to the letter, Suryakumar’s conduct went against the spirit of the code of conduct and warranted action. It recalled that the ICC had already declared slogans such as “Free Gaza” and “Freedom is Human Right” to be violations of the code of conduct.

The PCB further warned that if action was not taken, “the cricket field would risk becoming a political arena,” and concluded that the Indian captain’s statements were directly against Pakistan, requiring the strictest possible measures.

The review comes against the backdrop of an ongoing row between the arch-rivals, stemming from the group-stage clash, which attracted considerable attention both on and off the field.

The drama began when the Indian captain crossed all boundaries of sportsmanship by using his post-match presentation speech to drag politics into cricket, a move described by many observers as “unprecedented” and “damaging for the spirit of the game”.

Compounding the tension was India’s refusal to exchange a traditional handshake at the toss ceremony — an omission reportedly directed by match referee Andy Pycroft.

Matters escalated to the point where the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considered pulling out of the Asia Cup altogether. The situation was defused only after Pycroft admitted to mishandling aspects of the controversy and expressed regret, according to PCB.

BCCI files complaint against Haris and Farhan

Adding to the row, Indian media reported that the BCCI has also lodged a complaint with the ICC against Pakistani players Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for alleged provocative gestures during the same tournament. Video evidence has reportedly been submitted to match referee Andy Pycroft.

The Indian board alleged that Haris Rauf made jet crash gestures and signalled “six–zero” in response to spectators chanting “Kohli, Kohli”, while Sahibzada Farhan marked his half-century with a gunfire celebration. The BCCI claimed such actions were against the spirit of the game and demanded strict disciplinary action.

India won the September 14 group match by seven wickets in Dubai and afterwards refused to shake hands with their opponents, angering Pakistan. It was the first meeting between the neighbours since a four-day armed conflict in May left more than 70 people dead.

Following India’s victory, Suryakumar dedicated the win to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed solidarity with the armed forces.

“Perfect occasion, taking the time out, we stand by the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity… Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery,” he said during the presentation ceremony.

At the post-match press conference, Yadav went further, saying the Indian team avoided handshakes with Pakistani players on the instructions of the BCCI and the Indian government. “Our government and BCCI, we were aligned today… We came here to just play the game,” he remarked.

The PCB said these statements crossed the line, alleging that Suryakumar used the match as a platform for political messaging.

With the ICC now admitting the PCB’s complaint, Suryakumar faces potential disciplinary action if the hearing proceeds. A final decision is expected soon.

Lionel Messi led the charge for Inter Miami CF, scoring twice in the second half to extend his tally to five goals in the past nine days, securing a 4-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field and a spot in the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs.

Miami head coach Javier Mascherano emphasized that the team had accomplished an important goal, but it was only the first step for a club with aspirations to repeat as Supporters’ Shield champions.

“We are happy and with the tranquility of having achieved the first goal, which was to qualify for the playoffs. Now we’ll try to finish as high as possible in the standings, which would allow us to have home-field advantage,” Mascherano said.

Messi had the opportunity to record a hat trick when Inter Miami earned a penalty in the 83rd minute, but the Herons captain chose to give the chance to longtime teammate Luis Suárez instead.

“He has done that too many times in his career. Sometimes he looks at some teammates who haven’t scored and need a goal more than him,” Mascherano added.

“He tried to help in this way. For me, it’s great. He tried to show to everyone the team spirit, trying to involve all the players and players that maybe in this case Luis, needed to score. So it’s great.”

Messi has managed two or more goals in eight of the past 12 Inter Miami matches, becoming the fourth player in MLS history to record multiple goals in just eight games in a single season.

The team will now focus on the game against Toronto FC on Saturday night as Inter Miami looks to secure the 2025 Supporters’ Shield.

“We are happy because now we are officially qualified for the playoffs. That was very important for us. Now we have to continue moving forward,” Mascherano said.

“We know we have two games in hand, so we will try to rest and recover before going to Toronto. We know how difficult Saturday will be because we have less than 72 hours to play, but we’ll try to play our best and win the game and to qualify as high as possible. If we can win the five remaining games that we have, it will be great and we’ll have that chance to fight for the Supporters’ Shield.”

Miami sits in third place on the Eastern Conference table with 55 points in 29 games, two matches behind leaders Philadelphia Union.