Australian rules football

I have already apologized, but I know that actions must have consequences.

— Cristiano Ronaldo – in a statement posted on Instagram after leaving Portugal's camp during the international window amid a dispute over his playing time in the Nations League.

This is the biggest club scandal in football history. I would genuinely go that far. We're talking about something that could well become a diplomatic incident.

— Miguel Delaney, chief football writer for The Independent, in an interview with The World with Yalda Hakim

"They have to be expelled from the Premier League when you see what they've done, when you see how others have suffered, and this is very much a multiple of that," he said.— Henry Winter, football writer for The Times, commenting on Manchester City's alleged breaches and potential sanctions.

From start to finish, he attacked this thing full throttle. And everyone in the building sees it.

— Brett Veach, Chiefs general manager; commenting on Patrick Mahomes' recovery.

"Dad [Peter] has the best work ethic," he said. "Like, he worked his backside off, and he’d come home exhausted, but straight away drop his bags in the kitchen, and [brother] Josh and I would pester him to take us to Greythorn Park [in Balwyn North]."— Nick Daicos, during his acceptance speech at the 2026 Brownlow Medal ceremony

Although we are naturally disappointed with the way it has ended after just one season, I do understand that Sorba had an opportunity to play in the Premier League which, over the past few days, he has expressed a firm desire to take," he said. "We all thank him for his efforts last season and wish him well for the future.— Jon Walters, Stoke City's sporting director, commenting on Sorba Thomas' departure and Premier League opportunity

We were really shocked to win, just gobsmacked, we didn't expect it.

— Tina Hibbs, describing her reaction after Hibby's Pub Shed won Pub Shed of the Year 2026