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Pundit offers opinion on how Arteta can use Lewis-Skelly amidst Calafiori battle

Myles Lewis-Skelly appears to have lost the early-season battle to become Arsenal’s first-choice left-back, with Riccardo Calafiori making a strong impression since his arrival.

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Team’s Up – Schmeichel starts for Denmark against Scotland

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has been named in the Denmark Starting XI for this evening’s World Cup qualifier against Scotland. Steve Clarke is looking to get the feel good factor back after a poor Nations League campaign.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 5

U21 EURO | Italy 2-1 Montenegro: Baldini recovery from nightmare start

Italy recovered from a nightmare start to beat Montenegro 2-1 in the first European Under-21 Championship qualifier under coach Silvio Baldini, with Luca Lipani and Luca Koleosho on target.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 5

Robert Lewandowski drops positive update over Barcelona comeback

Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski has endured an injury disrupted start to the 2025/26 La Liga season at Barcelona. Lewandowski missed the opening win away at Mallorca with a muscle issue and he came off the bench late on in Hansi Flick’s 3-2 victory at Levante on August 23.

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Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 5

Inter Milan Captain Admits ‘I Didn’t Want To Talk To Anyone For Five Days’ After 5-0 Champions League Final Humiliation Vs PSG

Lautaro Martinez admits that he “didn’t want to talk to anyone” after Inter Milan’s 5-0 loss to PSG in the Champions League final. The Argentine spoke to France Football, via FCInterNews.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / September 5

Antonio Rudiger Heavily Criticized By German Legend After His Nation's Shock Loss to Slovakia

The international window got underway yesterday in Europe, with some Real Madrid players representing their countries in crucial World Cup qualifying games.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 5

'Can’t leave without' Sambi Lokonga sends a message to Arsenal

Albert Sambi Lokonga has penned a heartfelt farewell to Arsenal after completing a move to Hamburg during the current transfer window. The Belgian midfielder, who joined the Gunners in 2021, departs following a permanent deal with the Bundesliga side, bringing an end to his time in north London.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / September 5

What made Juventus want to keep Kostic this season?

Juventus opted to send Filip Kostic on loan to Fenerbahce last season, having determined that he was not part of their immediate plans. The Serbian winger adapted well in Turkiye, where his performances drew positive reviews.

Chelsea FC News / Field Level Media / September 5

Angel City transfer Alyssa Thompson to Chelsea for record fee

Angel City FC announced the transfer of forward Alyssa Thompson to Chelsea FC Women for what the club said is a record outgoing fee for the National Women's Soccer League.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 5

Barcelona to compete with Liverpool for defender in 2026

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both made it a policy to look at the free agent market in recent years for value veteran signings. The latter have had a major impact on Liverpool’s transfer planning in recent years, and the former are hoping to be.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 5

Arsenal international round-ups as Odegaard, Zubimendi and Merino win with their nations

Arsenal have a number of players away on international duty during the current break, and several of them have delivered impressive performances for their respective national sides.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 5

'We are really excited' – Chelsea starter explains Blues players can’t wait for one specific date

This international break in September is always the most painful of all. You’ve just spent all summer waiting for Premier League football to return, you get a taste of it, then it’s taken away from you for a fortnight.

AC Milan News / The Cult of Calcio / September 5

Chelsea Looming Over the Future of Milan Star Maignan

Milan decided to keep Mike Maignan and instead sell Theo Hernandez this summer even though they both had just a year on their contract. The Rossoneri rejected an offer from Chelsea in July, and then took him off the market, Calciomercato reports.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / September 5

Why PSG’s Nasser Al-Khelaifi is furious with Comolli over Kolo Muani

Juventus supporters were left stunned when Randal Kolo Muani completed a transfer to Tottenham on deadline day, despite their club having spent months in negotiations to secure his return.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / SempreInter.com / September 5

Revealed – Structure Of 2% Shares Held In Inter Milan By President Beppe Marotta

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta will hold 2% shares of the Nerazzurri through a Management Incentive Plan in Luxembourg. This according to Italian outlet Calcio e Finanza.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 5

Mikel Arteta urged to make key change for the Nottingham Forest game

Mikel Arteta has faced continued scrutiny following his decision to start Eberechi Eze on the bench during Arsenal’s defeat to Liverpool last weekend. The result prompted questions from supporters and pundits alike, particularly given the absence of key players in the starting line-up.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / September 5

USMNT vs. Korea: Hong Myung-bo’s controversial appointment looms over key friendly

The United States Men's National Team will face South Korea on Saturday in Harrison, N. J. — the Americans' first game since its second-place Gold Cup finish this summer and one of its final games before the 2026 World Cup begins in June 2026.

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Soccer's summer transfer window: Which deals will be the most impactful?

Tottenham made late summer overtures for this PL star before landing Randal Kolo Muani

Revealed: Tottenham Hotspur’s Four ‘Senior Appointments’ to Replace Daniel Levy

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 5

'Toxic'- Former Tottenham favourite gives ‘harsh’ Daniel Levy reality check as new era dawns at N17

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been astonished with the news of Daniel Levy immediately stepping down as the club’s chairman. The 63-year-old had held the position for nearly a quarter of a century, first taking charge back in 2001, but has now left with immediate effect.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / September 5

The Athletic detail how Enzo Maresca really feels about Marc Guiu following Chelsea recall

Enzo Maresca is a fan of the intensity and passion Marc Guiu brings to training and games according to The Athletic. Chelsea signed Guiu from Barcelona last summer for just £5m, although he missed most of the second half of the season through injury.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / September 5

Chelsea 'willing to negotiate' over two deals for players they can still sell this summer

Chelsea did a good job of shedding a lot of players from their packed squad this summer, but as always there were a couple who didn’t manage to get a move away.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / September 5

A Manchester City centre-back has withdrawn from the England squad due to an injury concern

John Stones had started the first three games of the new Premier League season for Manchester City. His best performance came on the opening weekend of the new season in his team’s 4-nil win over Wolves.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 5

Robertson admits Liverpool will never fully recover from Jota tragedy

Liverpool vice-captain Andy Robertson has spoken with deep emotion about the loss of Diogo Jota, admitting the tragedy is something he will “probably never get over”.

Soccer News / Stretty News / September 5

£55m EPL ‘maverick’ refused to join Man Utd after learning Cunha & Mbeumo contract details

Manchester United had reportedly made concrete steps to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, but the deal eventually collapsed after some interesting developments.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 5

Germany boss hints Liverpool’s Wirtz lacking fight after Slovakia loss

Liverpool’s record signing Florian Wirtz was in the headlines as Germany suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying. For the first time in history, the German national team lost a World Cup qualifier away from home, as goals from David Hancko and Lukas Strelec sealed the shock result.

Aston Villa News / We All Follow United / September 5

'Bad smell'- Manchester United urged to take a hit on players unworthy of donning the jersey

Jason Sancho has been farming a lot of headlines since the commencement of the summer transfer window, but no transfer materialised despite all the noise till Aston Villa swooped his signature on deadline day on what is a vanilla loan deal.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 5

Manchester City’s Tactical Evolution under Pep Guardiola and Predictions for the 2025/26 Season

There have not been many managers in football history who have continually reinvented their tactics while staying at the top. Pep Guardiola and his all-conquering Manchester City team have been a masterclass in evolution year after year, but last season (2024/25) was far from their best.