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Report: Tottenham in a three-way race to sign 23-year-old Premier League star

Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs interested in signing Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. However, the Toffees are unwilling to sell the 23-year-old defender any time soon.

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De Roon: ‘Atalanta door is always open’ for outcast Lookman

Atalanta captain Marten de Roon assures ‘the door is always open’ for Ademola Lookman if he changes his attitude, and remembers the last time they faced Paris Saint-Germain.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 Predictions Including Barcelona vs Newcastle

The final day of matchday 1 for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, league stage, will feature last years semifinalists Barcelona traveling to the north of England to face Newcastle United.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 16

Official Juventus team to face Borussia Dortmund in Champions League opener

Juventus will face Borussia Dortmund in their opening Champions League match of the season at the Allianz Stadium in Turin this evening, and this is the team Igor Tudor has gone with.

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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?

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 16

Kvaratskhelia remains huge doubt for PSG against Atalanta

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains a major doubt to play for Paris Saint-Germain against Atalanta in the Champions League opening fixture. It kicks off at Parc des Princes on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Barcelona still reeling from missing out on Tottenham star; their loss is our gain

Lucas Bergvall has continued to enhance his stock at Tottenham Hotspur with his first goal in the Premier League against West Ham United. The central midfielder

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Tottenham fans ‘sleeping’ on key attacker who would improve the team instantly; player closing in on return

Tottenham have managed to back Thomas Frank in the summer transfer window as the Lilywhites are looking to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / September 16

Dynamo exercise option to purchase D Felipe Andrade

The Houston Dynamo exercised their purchase option for Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade on Tuesday. Andrade, 23, has recorded three goals and one assist in 19 MLS matches (15 starts) since arriving on loan from Brazil's Fluminense SC.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Tottenham Hotspur duo dubbed the best in the world; comparable to Liverpool superstar

Thomas Frank will hope to celebrate his first taste of Champions League football with a win when Tottenham Hotspur lock horns Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Tottenham among top European clubs scouting prodigious African sensation

Tottenham Hotspur have always been on the hunt for highly-rated young players with potential. This is a transfer strategy that the Lilywhites have adopted for some time now, with former chairman Daniel Levy always pushing to bring in young players and developing them at N17.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 16

'The relationship with Maresca…' – Powerful agent tries to sabotage potential Chelsea return

Nicolas Jackson was only at Chelsea for 2 years, but he was in the headline it feels like 20. There’s just so much to talk about – the good, the bad and the ugly.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Tottenham goal machine ruled out of Villarreal clash, Thomas Frank confirms

Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to build on their impressive start to the new season when they take on Villarreal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 16

Arne Slot and FSG used European club as a ‘blueprint’ for Liverpool’s summer transfer activity

Arne Slot was so impressed by one team that Liverpool faced last season that he and FSG used them as a ‘blueprint’ for the club’s statement-making summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 16

Chelsea’s much doubted defender is rated higher than William Saliba and Virgil van Dijk

Chelsea go into this week’s two huge games with some serious concerns. The attack just isn’t clicking, and the Blues have relied on set pieces and wondergoals in the main in their 4 games so far this season.

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The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Opinion: Determined Merino forcing his way into Arteta’s plans

One can hardly argue with the fact that Mikel Arteta now commands one of the strongest squads Arsenal have ever assembled. Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes this team is strong enough to win the league, and it’s difficult to disagree.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 16

Injury to new arrival throws off Chelsea's balance ahead of Champions League

We noted earlier today that a change had been made on UEFA’s squad list for Chelsea, showing a new face added and one removed. Now, on their official website, Chelsea have confirmed the decision to take out Dario Essugo and replace him with summer loan signing Facundo Buonanotte.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 16

‘Forget the system’: Scholes backs Amorim by lamenting the real problem causing United’s disastrous form

Paul Scholes believes the primary reason behind Manchester United’s woes is the players, as opposed to Ruben Amorim’s newly implemented system. On Sunday afternoon, the Red Devils were comfortably overturned against arch-rivals Manchester City when sustaining a 3-0 derby defeat at the Etihad.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 16

Why the Tottenham Midfield Is Among the Best in the 2025/26 Premier League So Far

The Tottenham midfield is sparkling right now. The Tottenham midfielders may not be making the headlines as much as their Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal counterparts, but their form so far has been absolutely brilliant.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 16

Manchester City vs Napoli UCL: Three Key Factors, Starting Lineups, Injuries

Manchester City vs Napoli is set to be a tricky tie for Pep Guardiola as they host last season’s Serie A title winners in their opening match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign on Thursday, September 18.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Athletic striker Williams insists they’re 'not afraid' of Arsenal ahead of UCL clash

Arsenal kick off their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign tonight, as they take on Athletic Club at the iconic San Mamés. Confidence is high in the Arsenal camp following their convincing 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 16

Premier League Early Season Form: Inconsistent Performances From Most Teams in The Early Stages

Many Premier League fans have determined that various sides have left a lot to be desired with their performances, indicating that Premier League early season form has been inconsistent on the whole.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 16

Isak involved but midfielder absent as Liverpool prepares for Atletico Madrid clash

Liverpool appear to have the benefit of almost complete player availability for their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Esteemed Kompany / September 16

The Manchester City midfield is yet to click as a unit

It isn’t a stretch to say that Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders didn’t perform at their best in their team’s 3-nil win over Manchester United on Sunday. Both players were guilty of giving away possession on multiple occasions throughout the Manchester derby.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Villarreal for September 16

Spurs face Villarreal in their first Champions League campaign in three years. The fixture takes place at 20:00 BST on September 16 from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Should Saka automatically bench Madueke when he returns?

Bukayo Saka has been unavailable since picking up an injury in Arsenal’s match against Leeds United, a game in which he also managed to get on the scoresheet.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 16