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Zidane has arrived at Clairefontaine to begin his first camp as France coach, working with his staff on preparations while monitoring tonight's Marseille-PSG and Atletico Madrid-Real Madrid matches.

Mbappe, Konate, and Vinicius Jr. could face backlash from Atletico Madrid fans at the September 20 derby after refusing to wear "We are all Ceuta" solidarity shirts during Real Madrid's match against Elche. While Mbappe said he did not want to rank levels of suffering, the controversy persists as Atletico leadership and players have publicly shown support for Ceuta, with fans planning to boo the Real Madrid trio.

NBA expansion plans are advancing with potential new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas by 2026. If the league grows to 32 teams, each franchise can only protect 8 players, with the rest entering the draft pool. Lakers media outlet Sleeper Lakers is asking fans which 8 players they would protect.

Kane said Bayern's match against Union Berlin featured multiple milestones: Olise's first hat-trick, Kane's personal 100th goal, Saibari's first Bayern goal, and Gnabry's return. Kane praised Olise's stunning start to the season and continued World Cup form, saying he still has room to improve and has clearly raised his level as an important player.

The Daily Telegraph reports that despite Tottenham's summer spending spree on ten new signings, they still lack a reliable starting striker and top goalkeeper early in the season. Solanke's performances have underwhelmed, and Kinsky's level falls short of league standards, with Villa's Suzuki and Jackson exploiting these weaknesses.

Former Real Madrid player Fabri has advised Endrick to leave if he continues to lack playing time, citing his own experience and Reinier as examples of high expectations without opportunities. He also said Ancelotti faces a heavy task with Brazil, argued Neymar should no longer be called up, and urged Endrick to join a team where he can play and develop.

In Round 7 of La Liga, Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 away, with Yamal contributing two assists. His Barcelona career assists total reached 51, surpassing Vinicius to become the youngest player to reach 50 La Liga assists in history. Yamal achieved this at 19 years and 68 days, while Vinicius previously held the record at 22 years and 298 days in May 2023.

The Charlotte Hornets are reportedly close to signing forward Brandon Miller, the 2023 No. 2 overall pick, to a 5-year, $205 million rookie contract extension, signaling their commitment to building around him as a future core piece.

Laporta revealed at a Barcelona members' assembly that Atletico Madrid overreacted to their transfer dispute, and that Atletico subsequently admitted to UEFA and Barcelona vice-president Yuste that Barcelona had indeed called to communicate — directly contradicting Atletico's earlier denial of any contact. Laporta said the matter is now closed and he is satisfied with the current squad.

Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a five-year, $157.5 million early renewal with no team or player options. George said he felt relieved after the signing, viewing the six-year NBA extension as something remarkable. During the 2025-26 season with the Jazz (22-60 record), George played 54 games, averaging 23.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game.

NBA legend Gary Payton revealed on the *Iconic Sonics* show that he has no desire to coach, citing his dominant personality as incompatible with today's over-pampered young players. He criticized the new generation for having inflated salaries and control issues, stating he would rather work in management — building teams and supporting coaches — than deal with difficult rosters handed to him by the league.

Sabally was named 2025-26 Dutch Footballer of the Year for his stellar season with PSV Eindhoven, where he guided the club to Eredivisie and Super Cup glory with 19 goals and 9 assists in 37 appearances. He collected the gold-plated boot trophy at Bayern Munich's training ground following his €50 million summer move to the Bundesliga giants.

Borussia Monchengladbach teenager Wael Muhyia, born in Mettmann to Moroccan parents, has chosen to represent Germany over Morocco, earning his first U21 call-up after his family met with U21 coach Antonio DiSalvo. The 17-year-old made five appearances for German youth sides, including a goal in a 2-0 win over Denmark U18 in November 2025, and his decision has caught the attention of new Germany head coach Jurgen Klopp.

After the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, Mourinho said football should learn from F1 drivers' pre-race mindset. He contrasted football's practice of isolating key players before big matches with F1 drivers' composure—handling media duties and relaxing for just 30 minutes before racing for their lives under equal or greater pressure.

The Spanish government has requested the cancellation of a U20 international friendly between Spain and Mexico scheduled for September 30 in Ceuta, citing security concerns. While the football federation has not yet made a formal decision, the Interior Ministry has clearly called for the match to be scrapped.

According to reporter Romano, 19-year-old Marc Bernal has signed a new contract with Barcelona that extends his stay at the club until June 2031, accompanied by a salary increase.

The Miami Heat have locked in Pelle Larsson with a four-year, $60 million early extension starting in the 2027-28 season, reflecting management and coach Erik Spoelstra's confidence that the rising star can be a cornerstone of the roster's future. Larsson, who would have been a restricted free agent without the deal, averaged 12.5 points and 3.4 assists last season. The move keeps the Heat's payroll well below the luxury tax line for next summer.

West Ham striker Castagne faces a potential 6-match ban after Millwall goalkeeper Marschall accused him of spitting during their 2-2 Championship draw, with both managers addressing the incident.

Former Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich assistant coach Peter Hermann has died at age 74 after a prolonged battle with ALS. In 2013, as Jupp Heynckes' assistant, he played a key role in Bayern Munich's historic first treble. His career included stints at Leverkusen, Dusseldorf, Schalke 04, and Borussia Dortmund.

38-year-old Sandro Wagner has been appointed head coach of Hannover 96, signing a contract through June 30, 2028. He will begin leading training next week, while U23 coach Lars Ballmann will manage the team for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga home match against Bochum.