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High-scoring Crew must adapt without Diego Rossi vs. NYCFC

The Columbus Crew's push for playoff positioning took a serious blow with the news Monday that leading scorer Diego Rossi will miss two to four weeks with a hamstring injury.

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Player Ratings: 5s and 6s as Tottenham barely navigate past an essentially dull Villareal

This was a game in which Frank failed to deliver the second-half sucker punches that were needed to kill off the visitors. That said, Tottenham’s in-game management delivered the right result, in the end.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 16

'We try every game…' – Enzo Maresca defends his rotation policy as Chelsea prepare for tough week

Chelsea play their first Champions League game of the season tomorrow, and that meant a first Champions League press conference for Enzo Maresca tonight.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 16

Maresca’s obvious lie about Jackson and Chelsea strikers – he would be starting for Blues tomorrow

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League tomorrow night, and there was one storyline that was bound to be picked up on.

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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

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / September 16

Bremer: ‘Juventus mentality is strong, but cannot concede this many goals’

Gleison Bremer is impressed with the mentality of Juventus after a 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund, but warns ‘we cannot keep conceding this many goals.’ The Bianconeri have certainly not been dull over the last couple of matches, as they came back for a 4-3 win over Inter in Serie A on Saturday.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Pundit says Arsenal star must improve to thrive in Champions League

Eberechi Eze endured a difficult evening in his first Champions League start for Arsenal following his summer move, as he struggled to adapt to the demands of the competition in Bilbao.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 16

Tudor: ‘Juventus cannot carry on like this’ after 4-4 chaos

Igor Tudor admits Juventus ‘cannot carry on like this’ after following the 4-3 win over Inter with a 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund. ‘There were players who were exhausted.’ It was another frankly wild match for the Old Lady, just days after the 4-3 comeback thriller to beat Inter in the Derby d’Italia here in Serie A on Saturday evening.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Mikel Arteta earns praise for his substitutions against Bilbao

Mikel Arteta has received praise for his tactical substitutions after Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard came off the bench to secure Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Bilbao in the Champions League.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / September 16

A special moment awaits at the Etihad on Thursday night as a Manchester City legend returns

The last time Kevin De Bruyne was on the pitch at the Etihad came after Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth in their final home game of the 24/25 season.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 16

Juventus salvage late draw in 4-4 thriller against Dortmund

Juventus and Borussia Dortmund produced a remarkable 4-4 draw in Turin in their opening Champions League fixture of the 2025/2026 season. Having already beaten Borussia Dortmund during pre-season and overcoming Inter Milan at the weekend, Juventus entered the match with confidence.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 16

Celtic FC x adidas Terrace Icons, Inspired by Iconic Football Fashion of 1980s

Celtic launched the brand new Celtic FC x adidas Terrace Icons collection today, perhaps without the usual fanfare due to the ongoing supporter unrest with the Celtic Board following the transfer window fiasco that was followed by the Celtic Insider briefing against the manager in the Sun newspaper then that 9pm Saturday night statement.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 16

Maresca’s 'happy to be here' comments may worry some Chelsea fans

Enzo Maresca is taking his first Champions League press conference, and the coach was asked about what his expectations were for the competition. “First of all, we are very happy to be in this competition.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 16

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs Bayern Munich for September 17

This is a Chelsea predicted lineup for their return to the UEFA Champions League after two seasons out in the cold. They get their return off to a difficult start as they take on Bundesliga holders and recent rivals Bayern Munich to kick off the league phase.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 16

Match Report: Arsenal claim 2-0 win over Athletic Club in UCL opener

Arsenal made a winning start to their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 victory away at Athletic Club, thanks to second-half goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.

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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 / 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 / To The Lane And Back / September 16

Tottenham keen on signing Manchester United star in January; player sidelined by Amorim

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo might be open for a January move to Tottenham if his situation at Old Trafford does not improve Tottenham managed to end the summer transfer window on a high by bringing in two world-class players – Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani.

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 / 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.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 16

Injury to new arrival throws off Chelsea's balance ahead of clash with Bayern Munich

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.

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 / 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.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 16