West London football club competing in the EFL Championship
A consortium led by Amit Bhatia has agreed to buy roughly a one‑third minority stake in Liverpool Football Club, and Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin are participating. Fenway Sports Group has retained majority control. The deal values the club at about £4.4–4.5bn and could take weeks to complete pending formalities and regulatory checks.
Jimmy Rimmer, former England goalkeeper who helped Aston Villa win the European Cup in 1982, has died at 78. Tributes flow from Villa, Manchester United, Arsenal and others. He played for United, Arsenal, and Villa, and earned one England cap.
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen after a single-vehicle crash on the M3. The 31-year-old, currently without a club, is due in Basingstoke magistrates court on September 15.
A former England international denies causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Kevin Lynch after an incident in Huyton. His trial has been adjourned to March 2027, keeping him in custody while the investigation continues. Lynch suffered serious eye injuries; Barton previously played for Manchester City, QPR and other clubs.
A look at how early-season form across the Championship, League One and League Two is shaping expectations, with Charlton, Swansea, Swansea and Wolves noted for brisk starts and Derby’s ownership saga continuing to unfold.
West Ham United are reshaping leadership as Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky becomes chairman with a 46% stake, while long-time owner Sullivan steps back to 40% after a high-profile reshuffle that keeps him in the frame.
Coventry City has secured a first Premier League win since 2001, lifting spirits after a nightmare start that left them with four straight defeats and no goals. Lampard’s side capitalised on a late VAR call to beat Nottingham Forest, signaling a potential shift as the break approaches, though the wider reality of the season remains brutal for newly promoted clubs.
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial-rule charges covering 2009–18, multiple outlets have reported. Sanctions have not been decided. City has said the process remains ongoing, has vowed to appeal and has told supporters the club will defend its position. (08 Oct 2026)
Rangers have maintained a six-match league winning run, moving top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-0/3-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Naderi has starred in attack, while Shankland and Chermiti remain sidelined. Hearts deliver a 5-0 win, and Celtic face pressure as title race tightens.