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Gianfranco Zola names the Chelsea player who 'has grown up a lot' in the last year

Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has named the current Chelsea player who has ‘grown up a lot’ in the last year. The Blues legend was watching on as Chelsea drew 2-2 against Brentford on Saturday night as domestic football returned after an international break.

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The Chicago Fire Playoff Push: Could an Underdog Run Ignite MLS Cup Chaos?

The Eastern Conference playoff race has been a tight battle for the Chicago Fire, with teams fighting back and forth, leaving no clear order in sight. It has been mostly the same nine teams fighting for spots, with Philadelphia and Cincinnati alternating the top two spots in the league.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / September 14

Milan Player Ratings vs Bologna: Modric Paints His 40th Birthday with Flying Colors

Milan maintained their strong home form against Bologna with a narrow 1-0 victory in the last game of Sunday’s Serie A schedule. Luka Modric got off the mark at San Siro to hand Massimiliano Allegri’s side a morale-boosting win.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / September 14

Fermin Lopez ‘never doubted’ Barcelona future amid Premier League exit offer

Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has rejected rumours that he considered leaving the club this summer following a Premier League offer. The 22-year-old attracted strong transfer interest, but in the end, he chose to stay with the reigning La Liga champions.

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Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 14

Hansi Flick issues lateness penalty to Barcelona star

Barcelona powered back to La Liga action with a superb 6-0 home win over Valencia at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Despite the frustration of not being able to host Los Che at the Camp Nou, Hansi Flick’s team made light work of their visitors, to return to winning ways.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / September 14

Tottenham Face Shock Transfer Twist as Star’s Possible Transfer to Nottingham Forest Sparks Major January Debate

Ex-Spurs scout hints Ange Postecoglou may return for Tottenham players in January, with Dominic Solanke emerging as a possible target It has been a tumultuous few months for Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 14

Tottenham face fresh transfer twist as midfielder pushes for exit

Tottenham’s summer transfer window became a story of major changes. The club said goodbye to cornerstones such as Son Heung-min, who will now play for LAFC, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, whose permanent move to Marseille closed another chapter.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 14

Milan defender Gabbia: ‘It should have been a penalty on Nkunku’

Milan beat Bologna 1-0 at San Siro this evening, a goal from experienced midfielder Luka Modric proving to be the difference between the two sides. The match had a controversial finish, however, when the Rossoneri felt they should have had a late penalty for a foul on Christopher Nkunku.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 14

Arteta reveals why Arsenal invested in squad depth this season

Arsenal’s significant investment in the summer transfer window is already paying dividends, with the club benefiting from enhanced squad depth and quality.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / September 14

Hansi Flick happy with Torres v Lewandowski selection headache

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is keeping cool over his incoming selection calls in the coming weeks across multiple competitions. The Catalan giants stormed back to La Liga action with a superb 6-0 La Liga win over Valencia at the Estadi Johan Cruyff with three players scoring twice.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 14

Video: Marelli explains why VAR ‘made serious mistake’ on AC Milan penalty

Refereeing expert Luca Marelli explains why ‘the serious mistake was made by the VAR’ even more than referee Matteo Marcenaro in the controversial Milan vs.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 14

Kylian Mbappe fires cheeky Marseille warning ahead of Champions League kick off

Real Madrid have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2025/26 La Liga season under Xabi Alonso’s leadership. Los Blancos have won all four of their opening games of the new league campaign with a two point lead over arch foes Barcelona in the rankings.

Valencia News / Football Espana / September 14

Player Ratings: Barcelona vs Valencia – Raphinha and Lewandowski dismantle Valencia

Barcelona battered Valencia on their return to La Liga action with a 6-0 win back on home soil at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Certainly not a busy night for Barcelona’s new No.1 but he continues to deal with every challenge in front of him.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 14

Serie A | Milan 1-0 Bologna: Modric joy despite Allegri rage at referee

Luka Modric scored his first AC Milan goal just days after his 40th birthday for a passionate victory over Bologna, which saw Max Allegri sent off in a rage after a penalty revocation.

Manchester United News / We All Follow United / September 14

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim drops major statement on midfielder’s future

Kobbie Mainoo is currently at the most important stage of his Manchester United career. After playing for England at Euro 2024 and becoming a trusted figure during Erik ten Hag’s era, his position had changed by September 2025.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 14

Tottenham plot shock January move for former academy star

Tottenham Hotspur have started the season as if the club have found new life. With three wins and one loss from four games, the team sit third in the Premier League table.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 14

Manchester United face fresh transfer twist as young midfield star wants Liverpool move

Adam Wharton leans towards Liverpool as Real Madrid enter the race, leaving Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim searching for answers This summer transfer window for Manchester United is about more than players coming and going; it is about addressing real weaknesses in the squad.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 14

Pete O’Rourke hints Tottenham could face major battle for Premier League sensation

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers draws interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and others as Pete O’Rourke highlights his rising value and prospects The summer of 2025 marked a new chapter for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / September 14

No way back: Report claims 22-G/A star’s Tottenham career might be over

Manor Solomon’s Tottenham Hotspur career is more or less over after his deadline day exit. The Israeli international joined Spurs in the summer of 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk on a free transfer.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 14

Dean Jones drops major update on two senior stars as Manchester United prepare bold 2026 transfer strategy

Manchester United weigh the futures of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw as Ruben Amorim plans major defensive and midfield reinforcements for 2026 In the summer of 2025, Manchester United made significant moves in the transfer market.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 14

Mikel Arteta gives an update on Martin Odegaard amidst surgery fears

For the second consecutive match, Martin Odegaard was forced to withdraw in the first half after experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. The midfielder fell heavily on the same shoulder that had previously troubled him during Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool, once again causing concern among supporters during the Nottingham Forest fixture.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 14

‘He said…’ – Slot issues Mac Allister injury update after midfielder ‘limped’ off at Turf Moor

Alexis Mac Allister had to be substituted at half-time in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Burnley this afternoon, prompting an injury scare for Reds fans at the start of a 21-day period in which we play seven matches.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 14

'Slot knows...': Roy Keane firmly agreed with one thing Liverpool boss did against Burnley

Roy Keane agreed with one key decision made by Arne Slot during Liverpool’s clash against Burnley this afternoon. A frustrating first half for the Premier League champions saw them go in goalless at the break, having rarely threatened Martin Dubravka in the Clarets’ goal.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 14

Arne Slot makes promise to Liverpool fans after Alexander Isak's omission v Burnley

Alexander Isak won’t make his Liverpool debut in today’s clash against Burnley – but we shouldn’t have to wait too much longer for his first on-field involvement with the Reds.

Burnley News / Extratime Talk / September 14

Liverpool News: Will Isak Start Against Burnley?

As Matchweek 3 of the 2025/26 season continues, one question lingers. Will Alexander Isak start against Burnley for Liverpool in their Premier League match on Sunday, September 14?