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Based upon the investigation, self-reporting, and findings of Bishop Montgomery High School, along with CIF-Southern Section's own independent review, the Southern Section has determined that multiple students transferred to Bishop Montgomery High School to play varsity football for the 2025-2026 school year in violation of CIF bylaws. Notification has been sent to Bishop Montgomery High School administrators and parents/guardians of the football transfer student-athletes.

"It's not easy to defend a lot of long balls and not easy to defend a lot of second balls, so I'm happy with the result," Nagelsmann told BBC Sport NI. "It's not that easy when every set piece and ball that's free on the pitch they play a long ball and attack with 10 players with the second ball. "There are always a lot of players in our own red zone. It's not brilliant to watch, this way of soccer, but it's effective and it's not that easy to defend it. "I think we had 10 or 12 set-pieces to defend, and we only conceded one goal. It's really a strength of the Northern Ireland team. It's not that easy - we have better players but it's not that easy to defend this way of playing soccer."

John McAllister left his home in Barry over five weeks ago and on a largely overland journey of 5,000 kilometres involving 17 train journeys and 11 bus trips, has taken in 11 different football matches, an ice hockey game, some random Irish bloke's stag do and a heavy metal festival en route while compiling a fascinating YouTube travel vlog. Wales fan John McAllister took in Fenerbache's Champions League playoff home leg against Feyenoord on his way to Astana.

Lamine Yamal has become the most exciting young footballer on the planet after shooting to stardom with Barcelona and Spain but if anyone knows the potential pitfalls ahead of him, it's Freddy Adu. The American was hailed as the 'next Pele' after making his MLS debut at 14 and his senior international debut at 16, but struggled to fulfil his potential after spending his teenage years in the media spotlight.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

Most of my life, if you told me to go right, I would go left. I think it has something to do with age that changes that and time and life experience, to where that defiance - I guess it doesn't always change in some cases, but for me, I've let go of the fighting everything. Because that's exhausting to live that way.

"In a new docuseries titled America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys, filmmakers Chapman and Maclain Way cook up a Last Dance-esque portrait of the '80s and '90s-era Cowboys dynasty."

Jermaine Pennant warned Arsenal fans not to expect too much from new signing Viktor Gyokeres after a subdued debut against Manchester United, highlighting the challenges in the Premier League.

Michelle Agyemang has joined Brighton on a season-long loan from Arsenal after winning Euro 2025 with England, contributing crucial goals during the tournament.

Roma have done everything in their power to get the Jadon Sancho transfer over the line. Despite that, the Manchester United attacker has yet to sign off on the move himself.

Atlético Madrid is confident of signing Nicolás González from Juventus before the transfer window closes, with negotiations ongoing for weeks and willingness to accept Nahuel Molina as part of the deal.

Lausanne opened their domestic adventure with a downbeat run but excelled in European duties, winning 5-1 on aggregate against Astana and three of their last four matches.

Jack Grealish made his debut for Everton in a 1-0 loss to Leeds United, failing to make an impact as a substitute. Leeds won with a late penalty after Everton captain James Tarkowski handled the ball.