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Surprised Shay Given says Madueke is miles ahead of his Chelsea replacement

Shay Given has expressed his astonishment at Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Noni Madueke, particularly as the winger has now joined Arsenal and appears to have been replaced by Alejandro Garnacho.

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Tottenham closely monitoring South American star facing uncertain La Liga future

Tottenham Hotspur have played 4 Premier League games and 1 UEFA Champions League game so far in the 2025-26 season, and in 4 of these 5 games, they were able to keep a clean sheet.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / September 17

Journalist gives three reasons for Vinicius Junior struggles at Real Madrid

Real Madrid have made a strong start to the new season with five wins out of five, but Vinicius Junior has struggled individually. The 24-year-old, who has still managed two goals and one assist, is struggling to return to the form that had him as a leading candidate for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 17

Conte: ‘Grown my football knowledge’ at Napoli with De Bruyne adjustments

Antonio Conte is eager to face ‘top club’ Manchester City in the Champions League and has ‘grown my football knowledge’ at Napoli trying to balance Kevin De Bruyne within the team.

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Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 17

Report: Tottenham in the race to sign 'very good' player on Real Madrid wishlist

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in the Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The 26-year-old has been linked with the move away from the Spanish club, and bitter rivals Real Madrid are also interested in him, as per Fichajes.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Cristian Chivu Explains 'Why I Chose' Italy Striker To Start Ajax Vs Inter Milan Champions League Opener

Cristian Chivu has explained his decision to include Francesco Pio Esposito in Inter Milan’s starting line-up against Ajax. Speaking to Amazon Prime Video via FCInterNews, Chivu explained the reason for benching Lautaro Martinez.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

How Alexander Isak fared on debuts for previous clubs – including a goal at Anfield

There’s only one candidate for the standout piece of Liverpool team news for tonight’s Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid – a Reds debut for Alexander Isak!

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 17

Former Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi on winning at San Mames with Arsenal

On Tuesday, Athletic Club were defeated by Arsenal in their opening league phase match of this season’s Champions League. Victory was sweet for the Premier League side, and this was especially the case for midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Atalanta ‘waiting with open arms’ when Lookman is ready to return

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi assures they are ‘waiting with open arms’ for Ademola Lookman when he is ‘ready,’ while Ivan Juric explains his Champions League changes against PSG.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Dutch Veteran Expects Inter Milan To Star New Champions League Season 'With A Win'

Stefan de Vrij has urged his Inter Milan teammates to get their 2025/26 Champions League campaign off to a flying start. Speaking to Prime via FCInterNews, the Dutch center-back outlined his ambitions ahead of the opening match against Ajax.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Fans notice Maresca repeats his lineup trick used against PSG for Bayern Munich clash

Chelsea’s team news is out for the game against Bayern Munich tonight, and some fans have noticed something very interesting. The team chosen is the same as the one that schooled PSG 3-0 in the Club World Cup semi final.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Tudor discusses the importance of rotating his team

Juventus benefit from having one of the largest squads in Italian football, which provides the flexibility to rotate players and prevent fatigue over the course of a demanding season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Who is Pio Esposito and why Lautaro Martinez doesn’t start Ajax vs. Inter?

Francesco Pio Esposito makes his Champions League debut leading the Inter attack against Ajax at the age of 20, as Lautaro Martinez has not been passed fit.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

De Vrij: ‘Inter need strong start in Champions League’ after Serie A struggle

Stefan de Vrij admits Inter are feeling the pressure in the Champions League against Ajax, ‘especially considering the way we started in Serie A.’ It kicks off at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / September 17

Barcelona star confirms desire to sign new contract – 'I want to stay here'

Barcelona sporting director Deco has a number of contract situations to finalise in the coming weeks, and one of them involves Andreas Christensen. The defender is in the final year of his current deal, and so far, there has been no clarifications as to whether his Catalonia stay will be extended.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Opinion: Eze struggles again out wide in UCL opener. Time for Arteta to act?

Eberechi Eze had the chance to make the left wing his own, but it is becoming clear he is not cut out for it. Handed his first Arsenal start against Nottingham Forest, Eze failed to stand out.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea – Team News: Maresca falls back on his favourite Reece James experiment

Chelsea face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in just over an hour, and the teams are in! The Blues are back in the Champions League, and you can’t tell how much we enjoy being able to say that after two and a half years in the wilderness.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Official Starting Lineups – Ajax Vs Inter Milan: Pio Esposito Makes Champions League Debut & Frattesi Starts

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Francesco Pio Esposito and Davide Frattesi against Ajax. This evening’s Champions League Match Day 1 clash kicks off at 21:00 CEST at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

What we learned from Arsenal’s vital Champions League win over Athletic

Arsenal began their 2025-26 Champions League journey with a confident 2 –0 victory over Athletic Club. Second-half substitutes Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli combined to devastating effect, each setting up the other for a goal within moments of their introduction.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 17

Kobbie Mainoo offered Premier League exit route in January with Champions League club ‘admirers’

Newcastle United are reportedly monitoring Kobbie Mainoo’s uncertain situation at Old Trafford ahead of potentially testing Manchester United’s resolve in January.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham ace credits Villarreal for tough challenge, touches on squad’s 'clean sheet mentality'

Lucas Bergvall speaks on Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive resoluteness in the 1-0 win over Villarreal in the Champions League Tottenham Hotspur bagged their first Champions League win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday evening.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17