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Mourinho, according to As, argues that football 'luck' is trainable rather than coincidental. Citing the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Inter, he pointed to goals stemming from sustained pressing — Valverde's finish after Martinez's error and the opening goal forced by Mbappe's pressure on Bisseck. Statistical data reveals Real Madrid have scored 30 Champions League goals from goalkeeper errors since the 2007-08 season, spanning notable instances from the 2018 final to earlier campaigns. Mourinho stressed that pressing timing is a skill that can be developed through systematic training.

As reports on the total collapse of Mourinho's holding midfielder experiments, with Trent, Bernardo, and Guler all failing to meet the demands of the position, prompting recommendations for Real Madrid to return to specialists like Tchouameni.

French star Johannes drained a no-look three-pointer in a 90-61 World Cup win over China, prompting US media to suggest Curry attempt the move next season. Johannes posted 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists in 20 minutes as China was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna believes Ibrahima Toure's career could have been very different had he joined the Gunners instead of Manchester United in 2024. United signed the France U21 international from Lille for £52 million, but he has struggled to secure a regular starting role under Amorim and Carrick. Sagna blames Toure's difficulties on the club's overall problems rather than a lack of talent, hoping the defender will break through in a better season as United recover.

Barcelona head coach Flick emphasized that every match demands full intensity and focus, warning that even a 10% drop in performance is unacceptable. He praised Rafinha as one of the world's best players and highlighted squad depth with rotations at every position. While Levante presents a tough challenge with their clear attacking structure, Flick noted Barca's balanced squad and improved attacking and defensive metrics. Hamza's contract extension reflects his promise as a future star, and while the Champions League remains a goal, securing a league three-peat is equally important. Flick stressed that player attitude matters more than contract extensions.

The September 13 La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano features a remarkable set-piece threat, with both sides averaging over 11 corner kicks per match recently — a combined total of 13.2 — pointing to a high-intensity battle at the dead ball.

According to The Sun, Manchester United defender Martinez played down his head-to-head record with Haaland ahead of the match. Since Haaland's hat-trick debut in October 2022, Haaland has failed to score in five derbies Martinez played in. United legends Butt and Scholes had predicted Haaland would overwhelm Martinez, but after United's 2-0 win, Martinez invited them to his home for "coaching." Haaland has scored five in his last three games, while United have conceded six in three Premier League rounds. Martinez admitted defensive instability is annoying but stressed past results are history, and they must prepare for a completely different match. The win boosts confidence, but they must stay calm and humble, first enjoying the win over Sabah Baku, then focusing on the derby. The failure to keep a clean sheet against Everton frustrated the team, and clean sheets are crucial for competition.

Monaco midfielder Camara acknowledged that Chelsea's £47 million bid for him collapsed at the last minute, causing tension between the clubs. He said he has moved past the failed deal but will not rule out a future transfer, while refocusing on the remainder of his season at Monaco.

Bayern Munich officially named French star Olise their August Player of the Month, with the club confirming the selection through official channels as a recognition of his strong form at the start of the season.

Newcastle are reportedly open to negotiating Walter Made's permanent transfer with Juventus in January, with a summer sale more likely. The player's value has dropped from £69m to £47m, and while the loan fee has brought in £3.5m, Newcastle may accept a loss. Juventus are limited in January spending, so a winter negotiation with a summer buyout is preferred. Additionally, Newcastle's transfer director stated they will adjust the squad in January, and Coca-Cola is set to sponsor the club.

In an exclusive interview with Sport, former player Silvino argued that Lamine Yamal should not be compared to Messi or Neymar, as each belongs to his own era. He discussed stepping down as Albania head coach in May but his willingness to manage again, his long-standing friendship with Deco since 1993, and his praise for Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha, whom he had championed for years. He also shared nostalgic anecdotes about working with Messi, Ronaldinho, and Guardiola, including learning his Champions League final role just ten days before the 2009 final.

Alan Shearer insists that no one can contain Haaland, predicting the Norwegian striker could score 40-45 goals in a single Premier League season given Manchester City's prolific chance creation. With Haaland on a long-term deal and already boasting 115 Premier League goals in 135 appearances, Shearer warns his all-time Premier League scoring record is at serious risk.

Bayern Munich have named Olise as their August Player of the Month, with the winger winning 43.8% of the fan vote ahead of Brown (20.1%) and Diaz (9.7%). Olise made three direct goal involvements in two August matches, helping the club claim their first title of the season, and was subsequently voted the club's Player of the Season at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

Belgian defender Meunier criticized the inflated transfer market in an interview with The Athletic, arguing that fees no longer reflect true player value and citing Boudar's €100m move to Manchester City as evidence that pricing logic has completely failed.

Paris FC head coach Rosieniel stresses the need for focus after only 3 of 34 Ligue 1 rounds. Following a win over Caen, the team prepares for a challenging match against Lyon's technically gifted midfielders Tolisso, Mouton, and Tesson. Maxime Lopez and other young players have shown strong form, while Adama Camara earned his first Mali national team call-up. New goalkeeper coach Barry Richardson has joined to work with Mikael Bury on goalkeeping development.

Liverpool FC has unveiled a memorial garden at AXA Melwood and a memorial tree outside Anfield on 97 Avenue to honor two-time Liverpool Women's manager Matt Beard, who led the club to consecutive WSL titles in 2013-2014 and a Championship-winning promotion in 2022.

Fabrizia Romano revealed that Araujo has joined Liverpool on a pure loan deal with no add-ons or buyout options. Should the Reds wish to keep him, they will have to reopen negotiations with Barcelona. Araujo can play at both right-back and centre-back and possesses leadership qualities and captaincy potential. The loan move saves Barcelona approximately €12 million in pre-tax wages. He left the club on good terms and is currently satisfied with his performance at Liverpool...

The Bulls declined to offer Jonathan Kuminga a guaranteed starting role or regular fourth-quarter minutes during trade negotiations, leading the forward to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves, per The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi.

Spanish journalist Alex Silvestre reports that Valencia CF management is deliberating internally over head coach Corvelan's future, with the final verdict set to be revealed this Saturday.

Roma and Panathinaikos are reportedly close to finalizing a loan deal with a mandatory buyout clause for midfielder Salah-Eddine, but the transfer's completion ultimately hinges on the player's personal decision.