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Italy head coach Roberto Mancini has targeted 25-year-old Argentine-born midfielder Vicente Tavorda as he looks to rebuild the squad after failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. Tavorda, who previously played for Boca Juniors and now features for Panathinaikos, has reportedly expressed willingness to represent Italy.

The Korean Football Association announced its new national team squad on September 14, featuring core players such as Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae, with Park Jin-sub from Zhejiang FC making a surprise call-up. Head coach Moreno will lead the squad on September 21 ahead of four friendly matches during the international break against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan.

Man City pulled off a stunning 1-0 away win against Man United despite being reduced to ten men after Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. Maresca's halftime substitution of Ndoye for Sargent proved pivotal as Ndoye created right-wing chances. A resilient defensive display from Guehi, Nunes, Gvardiol, and Ruben Dias, combined with Donnarumma's late heroics, secured the victory as Haaland scored the winner. Although VAR initially ruled B. Fernandes offside, the professional refereeing body subsequently admitted the decision was erroneous. Man United missed numerous chances to equalize.

Bayern Munich winger Lennart Karl caused a stir after Sunday's 2-1 away win against Elversberg. He made a "shush" gesture after scoring the opening goal, provoking protests from home fans. Karl later issued a formal apology to Elversberg supporters, clarifying that the celebration was an emotional reaction rather than intentional provocation.

In a Championship round, Wolves narrowly won 1-0 away at Sheffield United. Raul Jimenez struck from close range in the 90th minute to clinch the decisive goal, ending a two-game winless run and narrowing the gap to the top six.

Torres' early goal propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a 1-0 away win over Brest, ending the defending champions' three-match winless run and earning their first Ligue 1 victory of the season. Torres has already netted six goals in five outings this campaign, though he downplayed his individual impact after the match.

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard urged his team to stay sharp after a 0-5 home loss to Brighton, as the promoted side tied the Premier League's worst-ever opening run of four straight defeats with no goals scored, leaving them bottom of the table without a point.

FIFA has granted playing clearances to striker Belson da Silva and defender Brad Tap, allowing them to feature for Malaysia's national team ahead of the ASEAN Cup. Da Silva, a prolific scorer for Johor Darul Ta'zim, and Tap have both been named in the Malaysia Tigers squad for the tournament.

After a dominant 5-0 victory over Coventry City at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Brighton manager Kurzeda warned his team not to become complacent. Brighton have started the Premier League season strongly, while Frank Lampard's Coventry City continue to struggle.

Barcelona manager Flick publicly endorsed English winger Gordon, praising his tactical contributions despite Gordon yet to score in Spain, following a 4-2 away win over Levante on Sunday.

Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 away, but Haaland's goal was shrouded in controversy. Former referee Scott revealed that the VAR review missed a key detail: VAR referee Donohue only checked if Enzo touched the ball during the offside review but failed to assess whether Enzo interfered with Lisandro Martinez's ball control, meaning the goal should have stood. Scott called for simplified rules to reduce loopholes.

Camisa 23 released a comparison of Harden's stats before and after turning 30: his scoring barely dipped (24.3 to 23.5 points), while his assists jumped from 6.2 to 9.1 per game. The outlet credited his role transformation with sustaining elite form across 18 seasons, highlighting career longevity that is often overlooked.

According to Lakers media outlet Lakeshowcp on September 14, the Lakers have a clear long-term plan for Bronny James—modeling him after Thunder guard Cason Wallace's low-usage, high-output approach. With Doncic, Reaves, and Sexton as the primary playmakers, Bronny is expected to focus on off-ball scoring and defensive intensity, aiming to become an elite role player who contributes consistently without heavy ball-handling responsibilities.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Schmeichel publicly criticized VAR after the Manchester City vs Manchester United match, questioning Enzo Fernandez's positioning during Haaland's goal and the VAR decision to overturn the initial disallowance. Citing a column where the author changed their stance after relegation to a league without VAR, Schmeichel argued that VAR has become the centerpiece of the game, eroded football's passion, and delayed celebrations. He called for VAR's complete abolition, reminiscing about the immediacy of past officiating.

Coming off the bench in the second half, Trezeguet scored twice to draw level for Juventus against Sassuolo, but Adzic's late goal secured the away defeat. While Muani took zero shots and Weghorst missed chances, Trezeguet's display raises questions about the starting lineup battle amid Juve's ongoing attacking problems.

Real Madrid's impressive 16-goal start to the season masks a troubling 13.5% shooting conversion rate—far below Barcelona's 21.9%—and their xG suggests they should have scored about six more. Mourinho has called out the team's overly hasty counter-attacks and poor finishing, while predicting opponents will soon suffer heavy losses. Mbappe leads the scoring with 7 goals, but the squad is still finding its cohesion as new signings integrate into the system.

Barcelona youngster Esparte scored his first senior goal with a deflected finish in the 5th minute against Levante, assisted by Raphinha. Flick values his tactical versatility as he frequently cuts inside from fullback to operate as an attacking midfielder. His performances have surpassed Balde's, relegating Cancelo to a rotation role, and he has been named among Golden Boy award nominees despite a recent passing error that contributed to a goal conceded.

Former Premier League referee Graham Scott reveals a fatal blind spot in the VAR review of Haaland's goal during the Manchester derby. He argues that VAR referee Donohue only checked whether Enzo touched the ball, failing to assess whether Enzo's offside position constituted interference with Lisandro Martinez's defense.

Manchester United lost 0-1 to Manchester City on September 14 despite having a numerical advantage after Foden's red card in the 23rd minute, with Haaland's controversial goal deciding the match. Wayne Rooney criticized United's summer transfer strategy, saying the club wasted money on midfield signings like Andre Santos and Bahoya while neglecting the attack and defense. United have won just one of four league games and sit eight points behind City.

Bleacher Report has released its preseason predictions for the 2024-25 NBA scoring leaders, featuring Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Anthony Edwards at the top, with seven other stars rounding out the list.