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The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League begins on Tuesday, and all of the European club football will kick off this week with the first matchday of eight for the initial league stage.

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Xabi Alonso on talks with Vinicius Junior over new role and Kylian Mbappe form

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has praised Vinicius Junior, amid talk of frustration on the Brazilian’s part in recent weeks. While he was at one time the last player to come off, Vinicius has increasingy in recent weeks become one of the first off under Alonso.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / September 15

Xabi Alonso in favour of Real Madrid complaint to FIFA over officiating

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has tried to lower the tone of complaints since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu, but has turned up the temperature over the last few days following a controversial red card for Dean Huijsen.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / September 15

Real Madrid lock in teenage wonderkid with €150m release clause for four years

Real Madrid have tied up the future of one of the best prospects at the club for the long-term, with Joan Martinez signing a new deal at Valdebebas this week.

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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?

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The 'FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winners' quiz

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 15

Details released of the dossier Real Madrid will deliver to FIFA on refereeing in Spain

Real Madrid had been relatively tranquil by comparison over the officiating over the opening weeks of the season, but Dean Huijsen’s red card against Real Sociedad has sparked Los Blancos into life.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / September 15

Bayern Munich vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League tie?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League tie against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Chelsea and Bayern

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 15

Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final

The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly. A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar Luis Suarez.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 15

'They are one of the favourites' Athletic Club manager puts Arsenal under pressure

Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has added to the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their opening Champions League fixture by suggesting that the Gunners are among the leading contenders to win the competition this season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 15

Kovac: ‘Juventus have enormous potential, we will have to resist the pressure’

Borussia Dortmund head coach Nico Kovac was full of praise for Juventus and his friend Igor Tudor ahead of the meeting of the two sides in the Champions

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

West Ham United and Everton backed to make a January move for Tottenham star Yves Bissouma

Tottenham Hotspur had been looking to get the excess players out the door in the recently concluded summer transfer window. And while the chiefs at N17 were quite successful in getting a few players out the door, Yves Bissouma ended up on the books at Hotspur Way.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Should Tottenham star Randal Kolo Muani get the nod over Richarlison vs Villarreal? – Opinion

Tuesday is not too far away as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to welcome back Champions League football at N17, where Thomas Frank’s side will be looking to make a statement against Villarreal at home.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 15

How did Arsenal’s loanees perform at the weekend?

Arsenal decided to send out a number of players on loan during the recent transfer window, with the motivations behind those moves varying from case to case.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 15

Serie A | Como 1-1 Genoa – Ramon red changes everything at the very end

Como dominated for the vast majority of the game against Genoa in Serie A on Monday evening and thought they were heading for three points thanks to Nico

Seville News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Tottenham ace keen to channel ‘winning mentality’ as he outlines season objectives

Tottenham Hotspur are back in the Champions League, where they open their campaign against Villarreal at home on Tuesday evening. Spurs have shown progress under new boss Thomas Frank, winning three of their opening four Premier League fixtures.

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

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Alexis Mac Allister drops positive Instagram hint for Atletico clash after injury scare on Sunday

Alexis Mac Allister has appeared to hint at some reassuring news for Liverpool fans after he was substituted at half-time in the 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / September 15

Tottenham Hotspur newbie in line to land impressive UEFA Champions League record

The UEFA Champions League will light up a cold London evening as Tottenham host Villarreal. Spurs made their intentions clear last week by beating West Ham 3-0, and summer signing Xavi Simons made his debut in that match.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Danny Murphy predicts how many games Hugo Ekitike could play this season after Isak arrival

Hugo Ekitike has started all five of Liverpool’s competitive matches so far this season, but how much longer that sequence will extend has been a much-discussed topic.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / September 15

'It was insane,' Declan Rice discusses interacting with Arsenal’s fans

During the summer, Arsenal undertook an extensive tour outside England as part of their pre-season preparations for the new campaign. The Gunners visited Singapore, Hong Kong, and several other locations, taking the opportunity to meet with supporters beyond their domestic fan base.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Athletic Club for September 16

Arsenal have three wins out of four games in the Premier League, and on September 16, they begin their 2025/26 Champions League campaign away against Athletic Club at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / September 15

Man City set to rival Liverpool for ‘fantastic’ colossus as January transfer stance outlined

Liverpool and Manchester City have contested some epic Premier League title races over the past decade, and the two clubs could be set to go head-to-head in a titanic transfer tussle in 2026.

Soccer News / We All Follow United / September 15

Manchester United ready to break the bank for rising midfield star; Is the gamble worth risking?

Spanish source Fichajes has claimed that Brighton won’t be making any sort of concessions while selling Carlos Baleba, and Manchester United will have to pay the €120 million if they intend to sign the 21-year-old defensive midfielder.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / September 15

Arsenal call up two new teenage signings to first team training

Arsenal are preparing for their opening Champions League fixture of the season, with Athletic Club set to provide the first test in Europe’s premier competition this week.

New England Revolution News / Field Level Media / September 15

Revolution fire head coach Caleb Porter

The New England Revolution fired head coach Caleb Porter in his second season on Monday. The Revolution are 8-14-8 (32 points) and in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference.

RB Leipzig News / We All Follow United / September 15

Ruben Amorim slammed for his shocking treatment of Manchester United midfielder

Manchester United supporters are growing increasingly frustrated with their team’s performances. Ruben Amorim’s side has made a poor start to the 2025/26 season, collecting just four points from their opening four league matches.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / September 15

Erling Haaland Brace Exposes Glaring Manchester United Issue, Again

An Erling Haaland brace helped Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 in a Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium last Sunday, September 15. The Cityzens now have six points from their four matches, while United have four from their four.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / September 15

Has the solution at right-back for Manchester City been found?

It is no secret that Manchester City will need to sign a quality right-back in time. Rico Lewis is a midfielder playing at right-back. Lewis also lacks the physical attributes to keep up with some of the Premier League and Europe’s tricky and quick wingers.