Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days after suffering a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, the club confirmed on Wednesday.

PSG announced the injury update on their official X account following the Georgian international’s forced withdrawal from Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match against FC Barcelona.

“Kvaratskhelia sustained the injury before the hour mark while tracking back to challenge a Barcelona player. He was unable to put weight on his right leg and had to be helped off the pitch by medical staff,” the post read.

The diagnosis confirmed initial concerns about the severity of the knee injury, dealing a setback to the winger, who had been in strong form for the French champions.

PSG also confirmed injuries to forward Ousmane Dembélé and Brazilian defender Marquinhos.

Dembélé suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh during the first half, while Marquinhos sustained an injury to his right thigh after the break.

According to the club’s medical update, both players will remain under medical care over the coming weeks as they continue their recovery.

The three injuries present a selection challenge for manager Luis Enrique ahead of PSG’s upcoming domestic and European fixtures.

Kvaratskhelia’s recovery timeline will depend on his surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, while Dembélé and Marquinhos will continue to be monitored by the club’s medical team.

Source: punchng.com

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The Financial Reporting Council has confirmed it is leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City.

As reported by the BBC on Tuesday, in a letter to the House of Commons Business, Culture, Energy and Sport Committee, the FRC stated it took over “regulatory consideration” of the case from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales on 30 September. No formal investigation has begun, but the regulator is making inquiries.

The move follows an independent commission’s finding that Manchester City were guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.

The commission concluded the club artificially inflated its financial position by more than £900 million. City are appealing the verdict, describing it as containing “material errors of law, principle and fact and is unsafe.”

The FRC has greater resources and powers than the previous body and can examine whether BDO, Manchester City’s auditors, conducted the audits in line with the rules. It can also apply sanctions to individuals, such as directors or employees who are members of professional accountancy bodies.

The independent commission found that the club gave a “misleading impression” of a scheme used to disguise the origin of shareholder funds, leaving the auditors “unaware” of it.

BDO, the UK’s fifth-biggest accounting firm and a major player in football auditing, advised more Premier League and Championship clubs than any other firm.

Liam Byrne, chair of the business select committee, highlighted gaps in the FRC’s powers.

In a post on X, he wrote: “The regulator’s letter exposes gaps in its ability to compel evidence from the club and pursue directors who fall outside its disciplinary rules.

“This raises serious questions about the powers available to hold companies and directors to account. The government has a responsibility to explain why reforms to close these gaps were abandoned, and what will now be done to strengthen accountability.”

Source: punchng.com

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The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain hosting Barcelona in one of the standout fixtures of matchweek three, while Bayern Munich welcome Arsenal on Wednesday.

The two-day round of league-phase matches will also see Manchester City host AEK Athens, Liverpool take on Villarreal and Real Madrid face RB Leipzig as the 36-team competition continues, PUNCH Online reports from the UEFA website on Monday.

PSG will enter Tuesday’s encounter at the Parc des Princes looking to build on their 4-2 victory over Manchester City in their previous Champions League outing on October 14.

Barcelona, meanwhile, have won their opening two matches, including a 4-1 victory away to Galatasaray, and will seek to maintain their perfect start against the reigning European champions.

The meeting also brings Barcelona face-to-face with PSG manager Luis Enrique, who previously coached the Spanish club.

On Wednesday, Bayern Munich will host Arsenal in another heavyweight encounter, with both sides coming off contrasting results in their previous European matches.

Arsenal defeated Lille 3-0, while Bayern were held to a 3-3 draw away to Viking.

The fixture offers Arsenal an opportunity to test themselves against one of Europe’s established heavyweights, while Bayern will look to return to winning ways in the competition.

Tuesday’s fixtures

All times are Nigerian time (WAT).

– Fenerbahçe vs Slavia Prague — 5:45pm
– Sabah vs Borussia Dortmund — 5:45pm
– Roma vs Slovan Bratislava — 8pm
– Porto vs PSV Eindhoven — 8pm
– Liverpool vs Villarreal — 8pm
– Manchester City vs AEK Athens — 8pm
– Paris Saint-Germain vs Barcelona — 8pm
– Napoli vs Bodø/Glimt — 8pm
– Stuttgart vs Atlético Madrid — 8pm

Wednesday’s fixtures

– Como vs Manchester United — 5:45pm
– Lille vs Galatasaray — 5:45pm
– Aston Villa vs Viking — 8pm
– Club Brugge vs Lens — 8pm
– Bayern Munich vs Arsenal — 8pm
– Inter Milan vs Shakhtar Donetsk — 8pm
– Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig — 8pm
– Real Betis vs Feyenoord — 8pm
– Sporting CP vs LASK — 8pm

The league phase features eight matchdays, with the third round scheduled for October 20 and 21.

The league phase will conclude in January 2027, with teams competing for places in the knockout stage.

Source: punchng.com

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