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Haaland discloses he's been focused on staying onside since age 13, recording just 18 offsides in the Premier League since joining Manchester City—a per-90 rate of 0.2, far below his 0.55 at Dortmund—and zero offsides across five World Cup matches. Despite Jamie Carragher's claim that his City role reduces runs behind the defense, SkillCorner data shows Haaland averages 9.5 such runs per match, behind only four players.

According to Sport, Real Madrid's Mbappe and Vinicius refused to wear solidarity T-shirts for Ceuta ahead of the Elche away fixture. Real Madrid responded by saying no one can be forced to wear anything, while noting that the vast majority of players had displayed the shirts.

Former NBA player Nick Young criticized the Pistons' front office on the podcast "Gils Arena" for their contradictory approach to Jalen Duren's contract extension, arguing that they are delaying a deal while expecting All-Star level performance.

Pelicans' D.J. Murray voiced support for LeBron James' move to the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, saying that as long as James himself is happy, that is what matters most.

Inter Miami faces Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup on September 17, with Messi aiming for his 48th career title after winning the MLS Cup last year. He has 47 trophies across Barcelona, PSG, Miami, and Argentina, and could reach a historic 50 titles by 2026.

Former NBA star Nick Young criticized the Detroit Pistons on his podcast for dragging out contract negotiations with Jalen Duren and refusing to pay the $280 million salary he deserves, while demanding All-Star or All-NBA-level performance. Young argued that this contradictory approach of saving money while expecting elite output will leave players mentally frustrated and unable to fully commit during games.

Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray reacted to LeBron James' decision to sign a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers, acknowledging widespread surprise but emphasizing that James' personal happiness is what truly matters. Murray stressed that players are regular people who best understand their own situations, and urged respect for their choices given the responsibility and sacrifice inherent in professional sports.

Italy coach Mancini is reportedly considering a call-up for Nuremberg striker Muhammad Ali Zoma, 22, to the UEFA Nations League squad after the young forward scored five goals in his first five Bundesliga 2 starts this season, following a productive prior campaign that saw him contribute 14 goals and 4 assists across 29 appearances.

Jese scored a winning goal just four minutes after coming off the bench for Real Madrid against Elche, marking his second game-winning strike in only two months at the club. Luis de la Fuente is reportedly considering calling up the Spanish winger as Spain prepares its first squad announcement next Friday amid injuries in the national setup.

Manchester United 15-year-old prodigy JJ-Gabriel, widely regarded as the most sought-after young talent since Ryan Giggs, has requested to leave the club before his 16th birthday. His departure request dashed Michael Carrick's plans to include him in the League Cup squad against Brighton and underscores the club's declining appeal — a trend compounded by failed midfield signings and management turmoil that has eroded United's once-famed reputation for nurturing young talent.

North Korea is the key obstacle for both China's men's and women's football teams at the Asian Games. The women's side, who already beat Chinese Hong Kong 5-1, are likely to face North Korea in the semifinals, while the men's U23 squad opens their tournament against them in a group that also includes Iran and the UAE. A win over North Korea is seen as essential to advancing Chinese football's hopes on both fronts.

Inter Milan's midfield core Hakan Calhanoglu is ruled out with a right thigh strain ahead of Saturday's Serie A top-of-the-table clash against unbeaten Roma at the Olympic Stadium. The 32-year-old had already missed Inter's 5-3 win over Udinese with the same injury, leaving manager Chivu's side without their key playmaker for a demanding encounter.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has three available registration slots to strengthen his squad in the winter window, with only 22 of the 25 senior player spots currently filled. The remaining three slots are not restricted by homegrown player rules, giving Arteta flexibility to sign from the free agent market, which includes players like Sancho, Alaba, Carvajal, and former Gunner Tsygankov.

Doncic revealed that growing up from 12 to 27 has made him more mature, but his basketball style has remained completely unchanged—only the frequency of his smile has increased. In the 2025-26 season with the Lakers, he averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game on 47.6% shooting, earning NBA All-NBA First Team honors.

Fulham defeated West Ham United 3-2 in EFL Cup Round 3, with coach Alvarez rotating nine players who dominated the match. Rodrigo Muniz and Cesar Palacios scored their second goals of the season, while Oscar Bobb notched his first since joining the club. Palacios starred with an assist and a goal, Smith Rowe and debutante Hugo Larsen contributed, Kevin tried a new position, and Manuel Angel made his debut. Alvarez praised his substitutes, thanked fans, and focused on Sunday's upcoming fixture.

On September 16, former NBA player Perkins argued on NBA Today that Celtics Basketball Operations CEO Davis Stevens' position is not secure. Perkins criticized Stevens for losing the Giannis Antetokounmpo bid to Pat Riley, being forced to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, and sharing partial blame for Philadelphia signing LeBron James. He stressed that Stevens must deliver wins to the fans and avoid complacency.

On September 16, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch acknowledged the view that the team has a higher ceiling but a lower floor, noting that increased volatility may result from uncertain new-player integration. Finch also stated that 60 wins in the West would be very difficult given the league's fierce competition, while noting that last season's third consecutive Western Conference Semifinals appearance exceeded his expectations.

On a podcast, Dirk Nowitzki analyzed the new season's Western Conference outlook and commented on the Lakers' significant roster rebuild after acquiring center Walker Kessler and multiple new players. He stressed that early-season synergy over the first few weeks or months will be pivotal to the team's fortunes. He also argued that the Western Conference power structure is unchanged, with top-tier teams maintaining an absolute dominance and the league remaining distinctly top-heavy.

Dirk Nowitzki recently praised Kyrie Irving's impressive training form on a podcast, expressing excitement about Irving's potential partnership with Luka Doncic. While calling the pairing highly compelling, Nowitzki emphasized the Mavericks must target a playoff berth, though he acknowledged the difficulty of doing so in the Western Conference.

Japan's U21 squad, led by coach Takeshi Oya, goes into the Asian Games with a gold medal ambition and minimal pre-tournament preparation time. Midfielder Fukuma Yukiya, in an interview with Asian Games ambassador Kazuya Ninomiya, identified South Korea as the biggest obstacle, citing Japan's historical struggles against the four-time defending champions. While South Korea fields a U23 team with three overage players, Japan relies solely on U21 talent without any overage additions. The two teams are in separate groups, setting up a potential knockout-stage clash. Japan begins its tournament against Hong Kong on the 16th.