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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.

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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick all-but confirms Lamine Yamal replacement for Newcastle clash – 'I hope he can'

Barcelona are in the final stages of preparing for their first Champions League match of the season, which is against Newcastle United on Thursday. The Catalans will be eyeing three points to start their league phase campaign, albeit it will be a tough test at a raucous St James’ Park.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 17

Should Mattia Perin come back in goal for Juventus’ next match?

Juventus are facing questions over its defensive solidity, with growing concerns that the team has become too easy to score against. Central to this discussion is the situation regarding Michele di Gregorio, who has been the preferred goalkeeper under manager Igor Tudor.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 17

Bernardo Silva targeted by Juventus for free transfer from Manchester City

After Kevin De Bruyne joined Napoli as a free agent, Juventus are reportedly planning to make a similar approach if Bernardo Silva decides to leave Manchester City.

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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

AC Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 17

Official – Milan City Council Greenlight Sale Of San Siro To AC Milan & Inter

Milan City Council has officially approved the €200 million sale of the San Siro stadium to Serie A heavyweights AC Milan and Inter. According to FCInterNews, the first hurdle for the sale has now been cleared.

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.

Manchester United News / Football Espana / September 17

Marcus Rashford sings London rap anthem at Barcelona initiations

Not only does it make for excellent social media posts for content managers, but singing a song remains an age old method of breaking down barriers for new additions to a group, in this case, a football team.

Lecce News / Football Italia / September 17

Italy heading to Under-20 World Cup without many top star names

Italy are set to participate in the Under-20 World Cup without many of their best players, as clubs including Milan, Inter and even Lecce are refusing to release their talents.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 17

Rocchi gives verdict on Juventus vs. Inter VAR decision

Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi has explained why Inter protests were rejected for the winning Juventus goal in their 4-3 thriller. Today saw the return to DAZN Italia of the programme Open VAR, where the footage and audio from communication between referee and VAR is aired and analysed.

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / September 17

Atalanta Searching For a Way to Reel Lookman In

The transfer market has closed everywhere, but Ademola Lookman hasn’t resumed playing with Atalanta. He has been left out of the squad list for the past two fixtures.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Liverpool striker taken off on stretcher in European opener vs Atletico

Liverpool’s UEFA Youth League campaign began with concern on Merseyside after summer signing Will Wright was forced off injured during the meeting with Atletico Madrid at Kirkby.

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.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 17

Ornstein shares Liverpool line-up insight ahead of Atletico meeting

Liverpool are set to begin their Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid tonight, but one of our biggest summer signings may not be ready to start the game.

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.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

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

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

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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.

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 / 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 / Chelsea News / September 17

Fans with short memories mock Chelsea’s 2020 team to face Bayern in Champions League

Chelsea take on Bayern Munich tonight in the Champions League at the Allianz Arena, and that’s leading to a whole slew of reminiscing about the 2012 final, where Chelsea went to Bayern’s stadium and won the trophy from under their noses.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Atletico Madrid for September 17

Liverpool kick off their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night with a heavyweight tie against Atletico Madrid at Anfield. Arne Slot’s side have made a perfect start in the Premier League, but Europe presents a different challenge.

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.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 17

Report: Tottenham sent scouts to watch 23-year-old with 'huge potential' over the weekend

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche in the near future, and they have sent scouts to watch the player in action.