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What Juventus thinks about playing with two strikers for now

Juventus have strengthened their attacking options in the latest transfer window, bringing in two new strikers as the Bianconeri look to enhance Igor Tudor’s squad.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 12

Arne Slot reveals bold Alexander Isak plan ahead of Atletico Madrid clash

Liverpool kick of their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on September 17. It comes as the third time the sides have met on Europe’s biggest stage in the last six seasons after Diego Simeone knocked the defending champions out in 2020.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 12

Poland boss confirms Barcelona pact over Robert Lewandowski return

Robert Lewandowski has returned to Barcelona injury free following his return to national team duty with Poland. The start to the 2025/26 season has been impacted by injuries for Lewandowski, as he missed the opening win away at Mallorca with a muscle issue and came off the bench in the 3-2 victory at Levante on August 23.

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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

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 12

Official: Chelsea agree €40m+ deal after window closes for goal-machine target man

The transfer window has closed after a busy summer, so it’s time to roll up our sleeves and start talking about the actual footba… hold on! Chelsea have snagged another.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / September 12

Liverpool missed key target ahead of 2024 Atletico Madrid move

Atletico Madrid’s gain was Liverpool’s loss last summer as Diego Simeone landed fellow Argentinian Julian Alvarez in the Spanish capital. Alavrez finished the 2024/25 season as Los Rojiblancos’ top scorer in La Liga with 17 goals and in all competitions with 29 scored in his first year.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 12

Lookman nearing Atalanta call-up on one final condition

Friday’s reports claim that Ademola Lookman could potentially return to the Atalanta first-team group for Sunday’s Serie A match against Lecce, depending

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 12

Short-handed Crew aim to boost playoff positioning at Atlanta

The Columbus Crew will look to overcome the loss of Sean Zawadzki when they return to action against the host Atlanta United on Saturday. The Crew's group of defenders took a hit after Zawadzki sustained a right MCL injury while training with the United States men's national team.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 12

Under pressure Arsenal star warned fate is in his own hands

Gabriel Martinelli has a chance to seal his Arsenal fate this season. Since racking up 15 goals and six assists in the 2022-23 campaign, he has not looked the same player.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / September 12

Spurs prepared to double Real Madrid’s target’s wages, Venkatesham to ramp up talks

Tottenham are looking to hand Micky van de Ven a bumper new deal to keep European giants at bay. Micky van de Ven has only gone from strength to strength since joining Tottenham from Wolfsburg in the summer of 2023.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 12

Analyst insists the Juventus-Inter Milan match is an even contest

This weekend’s Serie A fixture between Juventus and Inter Milan stands out as one of the most anticipated matches not only in Italy but also across Europe.

Augsburg News / Field Level Media / September 12

Charlotte FC have win streak, playoff spot on mind vs. Inter Miami

It could be a historic night for Charlotte FC when they host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday night in a match with major playoff implications.

Nottingham Forest News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Mikel Arteta Reveals Injury Latest on Saka, Saliba and White

On September 13, Arsenal will face Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in their first fixture after the international break. The Gunners will be eager to return to winning ways after losing 1-0 to Liverpool.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 12

Vocal Arsenal fan urges club to sign Rodrygo’s brilliant Real Madrid teammate

Darren Bent has revealed that if he were calling the shots at the Emirates, there is only one striker he would have gone for. The ex Premier League forward insists that, over Erling Haaland or Harry Kane, it is Kylian Mbappe he would bring to Arsenal, and he made his case clear.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / September 12

Howe admits relationship breakdown with Isak after Liverpool move

Liverpool’s record-breaking summer signing has dominated headlines again, with Eddie Howe addressing how his relationship with Alexander Isak collapsed once our interest became concrete.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

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

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / September 12

Thomas Frank a better tactical fit over Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham; legendary commentator wades in

Thomas Frank has enjoyed a splendid start to life at Hotspur Way. He has been far from impressive in his early days at the helm for Tottenham Hotspur. We saw how the Dane head coach has the capacity to succeed with limited resources with Brentford.

Lens News / To The Lane And Back / September 12

Lessons learnt at Tottenham; ‘Special clause’ in summer transfer to protect interests

Tottenham found themselves in the massive turmoil last season after the club endured an injury crisis at the back. The Lilywhites were forced to be without almost all the key players during the crucial parts of the season, forcing Ange Postecoglou to play inexperienced players out of position in the backline.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 12

Arsenal new man warned true test of his abilities starts now

Arsenal’s new man, Cristhian Mosquera, has been told the true test of his ability to deputise for William Saliba will come after the international break.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 12

Sounders seek to continue good fortune vs. Galaxy

The Seattle Sounders have been a thorn in the side of the Galaxy of late and now may get a chance to effectively end Los Angeles' season. Seattle could eliminate the defending-champion Galaxy from the postseason if it defeats visiting Los Angeles for the third time in 35 days on Saturday night.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 12

Slot says Liverpool still admire Guehi after transfer collapse

Arne Slot has admitted that we came very close to signing Marc Guehi this summer, but the move collapsed in the final hours of the transfer window. The 25-year-old centre-back looked set to swap Crystal Palace for Anfield, with a deal sheet submitted before the deadline.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / September 12

One of Manchester City's leaders has challenged his team ahead of Sunday’s derby

With the international break now over, Manchester City return to action this weekend. Pep Guardiola’s side takes on Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the Manchester derby.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 12

‘Banished’ Tottenham star determined to fight for his place under Thomas Frank

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is yet to feature for the club under Thomas Frank this season. The Mali international is neither enduring a long-term injury, nor is he suffering from an illness that has ruled him out of the team for the time being.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 12

Pep Guardiola has revealed the condition of his squad ahead of his team’s clash with Manchester United

News emerged yesterday that a host of players who were in doubt for Manchester City for Sunday’s clash with Manchester United trained without any issue.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / September 12

Amorim confirms surprise player is set to start Manchester derby; should fans be concerned?

Ruben Amorim has today confirmed that Altay Bayindir will start the Manchester derby on Sunday, despite signing Senne Lammens on deadline day last week.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Chelsea Complete Deal to Sign ‘Frightening’ Striker

Chelsea continue to accrue promising young talents as they have announced a deal to sign 22-year-old striker Emanuel Emegha on a pre-agreement, meaning the Strasbourg man won’t move until the summer of 2026, not useful for their current striking woes.

Enzo Maresca News / Chelsea News / September 12

Maresca has bad news over exciting summer signing’s debut this weekend

Enzo Maresca has just taken his first press conference since the end of the transfer window, and of course there were questions about some of the new arrivals.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Crystal Palace

The Premier League is back this weekend following the international break, with Sunderland travelling to the capital on Saturday to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.