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Spurs have failed to score in their opening four league matches, setting a club-record goalless streak despite investing £320 million in the summer transfer window. The goal drought has stretched beyond six hours of match time, with their last goal coming against Everton last season. De Zerbi cited psychological barriers, lack of confidence, and overthinking as key issues, while new signings including Marmoush, Fernandez, and Tonali have yet to adapt. Son, the sole centre-forward, has gone goalless since March, and the team managed just one shot on target in their last two matches.

Yan Diomande's first start for Real Madrid in Saturday's match against Rayo Vallecano drew controversy, with former French international Jerome Rothen criticizing the signing's technical precision gap compared to teammates while acknowledging he is not a failed acquisition. Manager Mourinho, however, views Diomande's talent and physicality favorably, believing the striker can offer tactical versatility, though he still needs to improve tactically.

Anderson reveals that the club's decade-long dominance and trophy cabinet were key factors in his move, expressing his desire to play alongside elite teammates and test his own capabilities. Bouaddi praises the warm reception from management and the squad, noting his positive first impression of Manchester. Both players credit their World Cup experiences for boosting their confidence, while new coach Maresca encourages them to stay true to their natural game. Anderson lauds the team's strong start across the Premier League and Champions League and looks ahead to the upcoming Manchester derby.

Kawhi Leonard's seven-season tenure with the San Antonio Spurs saw him evolve from a role player into an MVP-caliber star, averaging 16.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. His accomplishments include two Defensive Player of the Year awards, two All-NBA First Team selections, and the 2014 Finals MVP, all while helping the Spurs compile two 60+ win seasons.

U.S. sports media outlet Basket-info released the NBA three-point leaderboard for active players. Stephen Curry leads with 4,248 career threes, followed by James Harden (3,390), Klay Thompson (2,899), Damian Lillard (2,804), and LeBron James (2,636). The top 10 is completed by Paul George, Kevin Durant, Buddy Hield, CJ McCollum, and Aaron Gordon.

Former Tottenham coach Thomas Frank praised Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya as the Premier League's best, highlighting his penalty save against Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal's rapid response goal just 121 seconds later. Frank, who signed Raya to Brentford in 2019, rated him top-level across four key dimensions and called him one of the world's top goalkeepers.

After Hoffenheim's 2-1 victory over Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, goalkeeper Baumann addressed Klopp's upcoming announcement of the new German national team squad for the UEFA Nations League. Baumann confirmed communication with Klopp but left final decisions to him. Despite being demoted to second-choice during the World Cup, Baumann has only 13 Germany caps and faces a competitive disadvantage due to age, while Klopp prioritizes fresh faces, with several younger keepers potentially included.

Borussia Monchengladbach sacked head coach Ponski and assistant Trulsen after three opening Bundesliga defeats dropped them to the bottom of the table. Sporting director Schreier cited unmet expectations despite positive pre-season work. Ponski, a Gladbach youth product with 54 first-team appearances, had signed a contract running until 2028 in November 2025, which was now ended early. Interim coaches Jan-Moritz-Licht and Markus-Geilhaus take charge of the transition.

Manchester United head coach Carrick shared his thoughts in a pre-derby Sky Sports interview, praising the team's Champions League campaign while acknowledging Kompany's decisive long-range strike cost them the league title. He discussed the shifting coaching landscape following Guardiola's departure, the growing role of physicality in midfield play, and the development of promising young talents such as Andre Santos and Kobbie Mainoo, reaffirming the Red Devils' relentless pursuit of the championship.

Former French player Roten publicly criticized Real Madrid's Ivorian forward Jean Diomande after his underwhelming debut against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, claiming the striker is a full technical grade below his teammates and demanding he elevate his level quickly.

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro opened up to Argentine media about his harrowing childhood growing up in a favela after his father abandoned the family, and how football became his sole escape. He credited his relentless, tough playing style to the hardships he endured as a child helping his mother support three kids, and reflected on his storied Real Madrid career that included 5 Champions Leagues and 3 La Liga titles, emphasizing that earning respect matters more than trophies.

In a September 13 interview, Jokic explained that consecutive games naturally put his body in a rhythm where everything flows smoothly, while breaks and injury layoffs actually make him feel uncertain and tense — his body craves a daily routine of activity.

Muzljic laid out his coaching blueprint in a TV interview. The Bosnian coach fled to Austria with his family at age 9 due to the Bosnian War, his family still resides in Bosnia, and thanks to his understanding of grassroots hardships, he quickly adapted to Schalke. In his first season, he led the team back to the Bundesliga. On Friday, Schalke beat Union Berlin 3-1 away from home, securing their first top-flight win in over three years. Muzljic expressed his desire to coach Schalke long-term...

In Liverpool's 0-0 Premier League draw against Fulham, 21-year-old French center-back Jaque, a €63.6 million signing from Rennes seen as Konate's successor, earned the top rating of 8.5 and was named Man of the Match. Partnering Van Dijk in defense, he made 5 ball recoveries, won 8 of 9 duels (most on the pitch), and produced 2 clearances and 1 shot block, including a crucial last-ditch clearance on the goal line.

Barcelona have extended 2008-born Egyptian Hamza's contract until June 2030, reportedly boosting his release clause from €15 million to €150 million. Sporting director Deco turned down multiple loan requests, preferring to keep him with the first team under Hansi Flick. The club sees his elite finishing as the blueprint for their future number 9. Hamza joined in February and scored 6 goals in 9 league outings. He will wear number 29 for the senior side and is the club's first-ever Egyptian player.

Chelsea are set to resume their pursuit of Roma midfielder Kone in the January window after their €60m bid was rejected in August, with Liverpool also reportedly eyeing the French international whose contract runs until 2029.

Data analyst Clutch Numbers revealed that Ray Allen leads all NBA players since the 1996-97 season in career clutch three-point shooting percentage with a 39.6% mark, surpassing legends including Michael Finley, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, and Steve Nash in the most critical endgame situations.

Bay Area reporter Tim Kawakami reported that if the Suns place Devin Booker on the trade market, the Warriors may be the first to pursue him with an offer of three first-round picks. Steve Kerr holds Booker in extremely high regard, and Booker has expressed willingness to play under Kerr. This remains the reporter's speculation rather than a formal offer. Booker averaged 26.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 64 games during the 2025-26 season and earned an All-Star selection.

In a post-match column on Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, veteran journalist Lozano singled out Arda Guler's mesmerizing 23-minute substitute performance, arguing the young midfielder deserves a permanent starting berth as the spiritual successor to legend Guti. The piece also revisits decades of history between the two clubs — from Baldano's sacking in 1996 to Benitez's 10-2 demolition — and notes post-match details including players heading to an F1 race.

Manchester City player Elliot's brother Will won over Luke Dyson in the fourth round at the Misfits boxing event, prompting Elliot to celebrate on social media ahead of the Manchester Derby. After his victory, Will challenged American boxer Josh Bruckner, sparking speculation about a potential light heavyweight championship bout that coach BJ Flores said he could arrange.