No. 11 · Friday, 9 October 2026
Tottenham's Xavi Simons has enrolled at which prestigious American university while recovering from injury?
AHarvard University
Why
Simons, recovering from a long-term injury, enrolled at Harvard as he continues his rehabilitation. BBC Football, 9 October 2026.
BBCSunderland captain Granit Xhaka received a suspended fine in Swiss francs for what breach?
CForged Covid-19 certificate
Why
Xhaka was fined 150,000 Swiss francs (approximately £136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate. BBC Football, 9 October 2026.
BBCEverton forward Martin Sherif was fined £5,000 by the FA for breaching which rules over a 15-month period?
ABetting rules
Why
Sherif was fined £5,000 for breaching betting rules during a 15-month period. BBC Football, 9 October 2026.
BBCFormer Manchester City midfielder David Silva, aged 40, came out of retirement to join which club?
DHong Kong Premier League side Sha Tin
Why
Silva ended his retirement at age 40 to join Sha Tin, a club in the Hong Kong Premier League. BBC Football, 9 October 2026.
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