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Journo: It’s ‘criminal’ how Amorim is treating one Red, he thinks the coach ‘doesn’t have any faith’ in him

Ruben Amorim has been chastised for his treatment of Kobbie Mainoo over the last 10 months. It’s become increasingly evident throughout Amorim’s tenure at Manchester United that he does not see the 20-year-old as a suitable fit for his newly implemented system.

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Orsolini: Italy have ‘moral duty’ to qualify for World Cup

Bologna winger Riccardo Orsolini feels Italy have a ‘moral duty’ to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but warns: ‘When you are chasing, it’s never easy.’ Orsolini spoke to Vivo Azzurro after Gennaro Gattuso’s opening games as the Azzurri coach against Estonia and Israel.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 18

Di Lorenzo ‘joked’ with Donnarumma about Man City vs. Napoli

Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo admits he ‘joked’ with Gigio Donnarumma about tonight’s Manchester City-Napoli clash and feels Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne are ‘accustomed to big challenges.’ Di Lorenzo spoke to Sky Sport Italia just a few hours before the kick-off of Manchester City-Napoli on Thursday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 18

'I’ve been banging the drum' – Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves agree on how Chelsea need to improve

Pundits Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves have come to an agreement on what Chelsea must do to improve going forward. Chelsea’s transfer window wasn’t great.

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Real Madrid News / Football Espana / September 18

Real Madrid superstar – ‘I went through a very difficult time at the end of last season’

Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes has taken the time to thank Carlo Ancelotti, after helping him through what he has described as ‘a very difficult time’ before the end of last season.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 18

Jose Mourinho makes it harder for Juventus to sign Premier League winner

Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Bernardo Silva as his contract at Manchester City approaches its end. The Portuguese international may become the next significant player to depart City in successive summers following the exit of Kevin de Bruyne.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 18

Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan: Dutch Center-Back Lauds France Superstar Performance In Champions League Win: 'Fantastic Player'

Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij praised Marcus Thuram after last night’s Champions League win against Ajax. Speaking to Ziggo Sport via FCInterNews, the Dutch center-back waxed lyrical about his famous teammate.

Cremonese order medical tests for Vardy amid injury fear

Jamie Vardy has undergone medical tests due to suspected muscle fatigue, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll be available for a home game against Parma on Sunday.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / September 18

Javier Negreira allegedly testifies against Barcelona and father in corruption case – ‘Money not for reports’

Javi Enriquez Romero, the son of former Vice-President of the Referees Committee (CTA) Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, has reportedly given evidence against his father and Barcelona during the infamous ‘Caso Negreira’.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / September 18

Inter Milan In Safe Hands – Prodigious Striker Provides Reliable Backup To Standout Thu-La Partnership

Highly-rated 20-year-old center-forward Francesco Pio Esposito is the present and future of Inter Milan. According to Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, the prodigious youngster is a ‘breath of fresh air’ at San Siro.

RB Leipzig News / To The Lane And Back / September 18

Why is Tottenham summer signing shunted out wide?- Alasdair Gold reveals Thomas Frank’s line of thought

Journo feels Thomas Frank has been using Xavi Simons on the left flank at Tottenham Hotspur to help him adapt to the Premier League Tottenham Hotspur have shown signs of progress under new boss Thomas Frank.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 18

'Steady on' – Former Chelsea player says people need to calm down on Chelsea’s progress

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin says people need to relax on Chelsea’s progress because they are not there yet. Nevin was watching Chelsea lose to Bayern Munich last night and was on the commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 18

From Adams to Wright: Arsenal’s greatest London-born XI

The opponents Arsenal faced on Tuesday evening are certainly unique. Since 1911, Athletic Club Bilbao have not signed a single player who was not born, brought up or educated in the Basque Country.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 18

Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan: France Star Striker Equals Impressive Hernan Crespo Champions League Feat In Crucial Win

Marcus Thuram scored a brace in Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over Ajax to equal a Champions League feat set by Hernan Crespo in 2002. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Frenchman matched Inter’s impressive European milestone last night.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 18

Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan – Premier League Referee Blasted For Overturning Nerazzurri Penalty In Champions League Win

English referee Michael Oliver fell short of expectations in last night’s Champions League match between Ajax and Inter Milan. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the experienced official made one crucial mistake in the first half.

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Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 18

Ajax 0-2 Inter Milan: France Superstar Delivers Verdict On Clinical Champions League Win: 'Set-Pieces Are One Of Our Strengths'

Inter Milan talisman Marcus Thuram delivered his verdict on last night’s clinical Champions League victory against Ajax. Speaking to UEFA TV via FCInterNews, ‘Ticus’ hailed Inter’s set-piece strength.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 18

'Mickey mouse' – Jamie Carragher’s Chelsea rant in full claiming they 'are further away' now

Jamie Carragher has always had a dislike for Chelsea, I don’t think that has ever been hidden by him over time. He has had quite a few rants about Chelsea in recent years since the new ownership group came into the club, and he’s had one now after watching Bayern Munich beat them 3-1 last night in the Champions League.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 18

Arsenal must pay 150m euros if they insist on signing La Liga star

Arsenal have been linked with a potential move for Arda Guler, although recent developments suggest that securing his signature will be far more difficult.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 18

Thierry Henry says Liverpool must ‘erase’ one problem if they’re to win the Champions League

Thierry Henry has cast doubt on Liverpool’s credentials as potential Champions League winners this season because of one problem they must ‘erase’. Prior

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 18

Martinelli reveals he told the Arsenal bench about the space he found to score

Gabriel Martinelli came off the bench to score one of Arsenal’s goals in their 2-0 victory against Athletic Club on Tuesday night. His introduction proved decisive, as the Gunners had not scored until he and Leandro Trossard were brought on.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 18

'He’s just getting started!' – Jeremie Frimpong says there’s 'a lot more' to come from LFC teammate

Jeremie Frimpong has said that one of his Liverpool teammates is ‘just getting started’ in terms of what he could bring to Arne Slot’s side. The Dutchman

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 18

Ally McCoist baffled by what Liverpool striker did in stoppage time against Atletico

Liverpool’s Champions League opener at Anfield ended in jubilation thanks to Virgil van Dijk’s towering header, but TNT Sports pundit Ally McCoist couldn’t believe what he saw moments later from Hugo Ekitike.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 18

Inaki Williams agrees with his manager after Arsenal victory

Inaki Williams has acknowledged that Arsenal must be considered one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season, echoing comments made by his manager ahead of their recent encounter.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 18

Report: Tottenham star’s camp welcoming interest from Real Madrid, €80m could get deal done

Micky van de Ven has been a key player for Tottenham Hotspur since joining the club, and he has established himself as one of the finest defenders in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 18

INEOS told they sanctioned a ‘bargain’ sale – ‘extraordinary’ former Red has all the ‘traits of a top player’

Former Napoli midfielder Ivano Trotta believes his former club have signed an absolute ‘bargain’ over the summer in the form of Rasmus Hojlund. Throughout the early stages of the window, it was thought Hojlund’s future was never set in stone at Old Trafford amid INEOS’ quest to sign a new centre-forward.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 18

Pat Nevin: Chelsea player’s head go ‘a little bit scrambled’ as Blues got ‘taken apart’

Former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin believes one Chelsea player’s head got a little bit scrambled last night in the Bayern defeat. Nevin was reporting for BBC Radio 5 Live last night and some of his quotes were picked up by Chelsea HQ during the game.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 18

Enzo Maresca spins defeat on it’s head and believes Chelsea can now 'build something'

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has turned defeat on it’s head and believes his team can now build something after this. He saw his side get beaten 3-1 by European giants Bayern Munich away from home in the Champions League last night, and we know that no team would ever find it easy to go there and get something.