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In Matchday 6 of La Liga, Barcelona crushed Santander 7-2 at home. Raphinha started and played 69 minutes, scoring from the penalty spot in the 25th and 67th minutes, and adding another in the 42nd minute from an Olmo pass to complete a hat-trick. He had 6 shots with 4 on target, scoring 3 goals, and was named La Liga's official Man of the Match, taking home the match ball.

In the Europa League league phase, Lyon beat Anderlecht 2-1 away for their first win of the season. Narey opened the scoring in the 8th minute and Keito Nakamura added a second in the 22nd, marking his debut goal for the French club. Cvijetic's 61st-minute strike for Anderlecht proved too late to change the result.

Former Brazil national team coach Tite, 65, has officially signed a three-year contract with Botafogo, with the deal running through December 2028. The legendary figure, who led Brazil at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and won the 2019 Copa America, was out of work after leaving Cruzeiro in March. The club said the signing is aimed at spearheading a team rebuild.

NBA reporter Jake Fischer disclosed on Bleacher Report that major rifts persist in the Sabonis trade talks. The Kings want positive assets and draft picks, but rival teams hesitate to commit to the necessary extension. Fischer doubts the asking price will attract sufficient market interest, noting the Hornets also show no urgency to match the price.

In this round of La Liga, Barcelona thrashed Racing Santander 7-2 at home. Yamal, Raphinha, and Cancelo each scored, with Raphinha netting a hat-trick.

Messi has officially reached 100 goals for Inter Miami, with both his debut goal and his 100th milestone scored against CF Montreal in a remarkable coincidence spanning three years.

Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-0 home win over Slovenian champions Celje in their Europa League opener, with an early own goal from Seslar and a decisive volley from Medina proving the difference.

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over Osasuna in La Liga, with goals from Le Normand, Jonathan David, and Baena sealing the victory.

Manchester United led 2-0 through goals from Lacey and Mount in the FA Cup third round, but collapsed after halftime due to a series of defensive errors. Brighton came from behind to win 3-2 with goals from Kaikas, Gross, and Dequayeach, while Rashford missed a crucial one-on-one opportunity.

According to NiceKicks, Pistons star Cade Cunningham told Nike on Sept. 17 that his signature shoe is a dream realized, stressing Nike gear boosts confidence, his debut shoe aims to elevate performance, and his star logo signifies a superstar experience for wearers. The shoe is slated for a 2027 release.

The Canadian Football Association granted Alphonso Davies a special exemption to skip the current friendly window so he could complete his honeymoon in Europe — a decision praised by Bayern CEO Drossler as a humane gesture. The defender, who has battled injuries for two consecutive seasons and appeared only 15 minutes as Canadian captain at the 2026 World Cup, has since returned to form with six straight league starts for Bayern. He will miss all three of Canada's matches against Chile, Peru, and the USA but is expected to rejoin the squad in November.

Tottenham's new signings have combined for more than 20 Premier League starts in the opening four rounds, making the club the 12th in Premier League history to reach this milestone so early in a season, according to Opta Analyst on September 16.

Zazzeroni reports Conte may return to Juventus, with Marotta having tried to block the move by steering Conte toward a national team coaching role. Conte has remained unemployed since leaving Napoli, while Juventus has struggled after an early season loss to Sassuolo. Zazzeroni also comments on current coach Spalletti and suggests Chiellini's recent loss of influence may be linked to his efforts to renew Spalletti's contract.

Ticket sales for the Saturday clash between Roma and Inter Milan at the Olympic Stadium have already exceeded 65,000, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. With Gasperini in charge of Roma and Zivo leading Inter, the new season's marquee match is expected to draw a sold-out crowd.

David Raya was named Premier League Matchweek 4 Player of the Round after making a critical penalty save against Sunderland in the 56th minute, which helped Arsenal secure a 2-0 away win. He outvoted seven other nominees including Joao Pedro, Gros, and Calvert-Lewin in the fan vote.

In a crucial Brazilian Serie A relegation battle, Botafogo (14th, 32 pts) host Gremio (16th, 28 pts). Botafogo remain winless in six matches, with their scoring rate plummeting from 1.8 to 0.8 goals per game after the international break. Gremio have sacked their head coach, bringing Renato Portaluppi back for his fifth spell, with Scolari joining him on the bench. Cabral returns from suspension for Botafogo, while new signing Chavez debuts. Berlanga may play his farewell match as management holds talks with Tite.

Manchester United aim to bounce back from their Manchester derby defeat when they host Brighton in the Carabao Cup. Shaw's availability remains uncertain, while Amad and De Ligt are expected to miss out. Carrick is set to rotate heavily, with Dalot, Yoro, Mazraoui, Santos, Mount, Cunha, and Sesko expected to feature, though the need for a win may limit opportunities for newcomers. Exiting the competition in the first round for the second consecutive season would be disastrous.

Chinese sports lottery odds favor Botafogo (1.55) over Gremio (4.60) in a Brazilian league clash. Four AI systems disagree on the outcome: Qianwen, Doubao, and Kimi back Botafogo with predicted scores of 2-1, 1-0, and 2-1 respectively, while DeepSeek stands alone predicting a 1-1 draw with Gremio remaining unbeaten. Key factors include Arthur Cabral's return to the Botafogo attack and Gremio's recent managerial change. All four AIs agree that a Botafogo victory by two or more goals is unlikely, with total goals predicted between 1 and 3.

Man Utd's 15-year-old JJ Gabriel is set to leave the club after refusing training this week. Turning 16 on October 6, his Irish passport allows him to transfer to European clubs, with Barcelona, Chelsea, and Real Madrid all showing interest. He was hoped to make history as Man Utd's youngest ever player in the League Cup against Brighton, but being overlooked for the Champions League match against Shakhtar has sealed his departure. The club has not yet secured his signature and pre-contract talks are yet to begin.

Tom Canton reports that Arsenal are targeting Manchester United youngster JJ-Gabriel, who has requested a transfer and cancelled his registration, catching United off guard. The North Londoner is a top talent capable of playing on the left or centrally, and previously had academy spells at Arsenal and Chelsea. With Trossard and Martinelli's departures creating squad gaps, Arsenal have already made multiple signings from United and other clubs. Despite competition from European elite clubs including Man City and Barcelona, the Gunners hold the advantage as reigning champions and defending title contenders, with plans for over £10 million in investment next summer.