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Latest: Romano explains Chelsea thinking in doubling down on huge midfield investment

It will be a while before we really know whether Chelsea’s latest summer of spending was worth it. But there are plenty of moves the Blues made over the last few years we can definitively say worked out – and one of them without doubt is the monster transfer of Moises Caicedo.

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Referees appointed for Serie A Week 4 inc. Rome Derby

Simone Sozza will officiate Sunday’s Rome derby between Roma and Lazio, while Antonio Rapuano will be in charge of Hellas Verona-Juventus. The Italian Association of Referees (AIA) has appointed the match officials for the upcoming Serie A Round, starting with Lecce-Cagliari on Friday, September 19.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Official – Livio Marinelli To Referee Inter Milan Vs Sassuolo Serie A Clash

Referee Livio Marinelli will be in charge of Sunday’s Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Sassuolo. As confirmed by Lega Serie A via FCInterNews, Ivano Pezzuto will be on VAR duty for the match.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Donnarumma reveals his favourite Serie A clubs: ‘Hard to choose’

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma admits it’s ‘hard to choose’ between Milan and Napoli and hopes his mother will support him and not the Partenopei in their Champions League meeting tomorrow.

Soccer News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Premier League Golden Boot winners' quiz

How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?

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Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

'Most likely'- Tottenham set for £100m windfall; set to be invested in player wages and transfers

Tottenham are entering a new era under the Lewis family’s stewardship after the club announced the shock departure of Daniel Levy. The Englishman was relieved of his duties by the Lilywhites after he failed to capture the essence of what the North London club stood for, and that is, winning trophies on a consistent basis.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

‘He was like a young horse’ – Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper shares vivid insight on current Reds ace

A former Liverpool goalkeeper has jumped to the defence of a current Reds player who’s borne the brunt of some recent criticism. While the Premier League

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

'I want the ball'- In-form Tottenham star outlines new role under Thomas Frank

Lucas Bergvall is enjoying life under Thomas Frank right now after playing a crucial role in the Dane’s system. Like many other players in the squad, the Sweden international is operating in a different position for the Lilywhites.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Rated: Best Italian players in Serie A Round 3

Giorgio Scalvini, Elia Caprile and Mattia Felici were the best Italian players in Serie A Round 3, according to player ratings from Italian sports papers.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Van Dijk urges Anfield to become fortress again ahead of Atletico showdown

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken passionately about the return of Champions League football to Anfield, highlighting how crucial our support will be when Atletico Madrid visit.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Tudor says players performance reflects tiredness from Inter game

Igor Tudor has admitted that Juventus’ performance against Borussia Dortmund was affected by the physical and mental toll of their recent match against Inter Milan.

Brighton and Hove Albion FC News / Football Italia / September 17

Benatia recalls Real Madrid penalty kick vs. Juventus: ‘Same feeling’

Marseille director Mehdi Benatia says the second penalty kick awarded to Real Madrid last night left him with the ‘same feeling’ as seven years ago, when he was a Juventus player.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

‘Top class’ – Harvey Elliott already has Villa fans and media enraptured after ‘dream’ first start

Harvey Elliott is still technically a Liverpool player, but it already seems a formality that his loan move to Aston Villa will soon be made permanent.

Villarreal News / To The Lane And Back / September 17

Tottenham Hotspur have the last laugh vs Villarreal in ‘big’ moment for Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur bagged their first win of the Champions League campaign by beating Villarreal 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Maresca has told us one starter tonight – here’s what happens with his alternate

Enzo Maresca’s whole managerial career so far has been building up to this point – his first Champions League game. It’s a serious one too. Away at the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich.

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Crystal Palace News / Extratime Talk / September 17

Arsenal’s Squad Depth Could Be Decisive in Champions League Campaign

Arsenal’s squad depth was on full display in the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday, September 16, as the Gunners beat Athletic Club 2-0 in Bilbao in their first match in the tournament this season.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 17

Conte Looking to Keep His Upper-Hand Over Guardiola

Napoli will make their Champions League return against one of the top contenders, Manchester City, but can lean on the fact that Antonio Conte is no stranger to facing Pep Guardiola.

Kostas Tsimikas News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Kostas Tsimikas’ love for Liverpool burns ever brighter after subtle Instagram update

Kostas Tsimikas is living proof that you can take the man out of Liverpool, but you can’t take Liverpool out of the man! After five seasons at Anfield, the 29-year-old has joined AS Roma on loan for the current campaign, having been omitted from the matchday squad for our first three competitive matches in August.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 17

Scout: Chelsea are the latest team making a move to sign bargain free transfer

According to one scout today, Chelsea are the latest club looking to make a move to sign a bargain free transfer. Loads of things went on in another crazy summer transfer market over the summer but not everything got done that was supposed to get done.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 17

Building connections on the pitch is key for the new-look Manchester City

One standout moment from Manchester City’s win over Manchester United was the City player’s celebrations of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s stunning save to deny Bryan Mbeumo in the 61st minute of Sunday’s Manchester derby.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 17

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea UCL: Three Key Factors, Starting Lineups, Injuries

Bayern Munich host Chelsea at the Allianz Arena in their opening match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Calafiori reveals the difference between fans in Italy and England

Riccardo Calafiori, who has played in both Italy and England, has shared his observations on the differences in atmosphere created by fans in the two leagues.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

Timber praises the team for their defensive work in the win at Bilbao

Jurrien Timber expressed his satisfaction with the collective defensive effort as Arsenal secured a clean sheet and a victory over Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Chaotic night for Trent as injury and red card decides Anfield fate

Liverpool fans will not have to wait long before seeing Trent Alexander-Arnold back at Anfield and it promises to be anything but friendly. The 26-year-old, who walked away from his boyhood club to join Real Madrid this summer, endured a nightmare Champions League debut.

Reece James News / Chelsea News / September 17

Reece James admits Chelsea’s transfer decision 'surprised' him

Reece James was very open when speaking about Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich this summer. The transfer became a seriously dramatic saga when, at the last minute, it was almost cancelled following Liam Delap’s injury.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 17

'I adore Gabi his attitude' Mikel Arteta praises underfire Martinelli

Mikel Arteta expressed strong praise for Gabriel Martinelli after the forward came off the bench to deliver both a goal and an assist in Arsenal’s Champions League victory over Athletic Bilbao.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 17

Wayne Rooney calls out Manchester United stars for meek Etihad surrender

Manchester City registered a 3-0 one-sided win over Manchester United in the Premier League derby at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. City controlled the match right from the start, and Phil Foden scored the first goal in the 18th minute to give them the lead.