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Borussia Monchengladbach sports director Ruven Schroeder confirmed a verbal agreement has been reached with a new head coach candidate following the home game against Mainz, with the official signing expected soon. He ruled out Christian Titz, Horst Steffen, and Lukas Klusniok as candidates and stressed the new manager must have coaching experience and be able to handle high-pressure environments to meet the club's standards as a traditional major club.

In Matchday 7 of La Liga, Barcelona defeated Sevilla away, scoring 31 goals (including own goals) in the first 7 matches with an average of 4.43 goals per game — the second-best opening record in La Liga history, behind only Sevilla's 40-goal mark from the 1940-1941 season.

The NBA is set to implement historic changes to the draft lottery rules for the 2027-2029 seasons, reducing the odds of landing a top-four pick for the three worst-performing teams to just 23.5% while teams ranked 4th-10th worst will see their chances increase to 33.4%, marking a precedent where struggling teams could be disadvantaged in the draft lottery.

NBA reporter Rob Murrows reports that the Golden State Warriors intend to sign guard Obi Agbim to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, providing him a chance to compete for a roster spot during preseason, with a potential G-League assignment to the Santa Cruz Warriors if he does not make the cut.

Juventus goalkeeper Grabara was diagnosed with a right knee ACL injury during training just two days after making his debut for the club in a 5-0 Europa Conference League win over NEC Nijmegen, in which he kept a clean sheet. The club confirmed the injury and plans for an orthopedic consultation to determine his treatment course.

The Toronto Raptors officially awarded Kyle Lowry the Key to the City of Toronto, recognizing him as the franchise's all-time greatest player. The honor was presented during the Kyle Block Party to acknowledge his contributions to basketball and the community. Lowry spent nine seasons with the Raptors, earned six NBA All-Star selections, and led the team to its first championship in 2019. He retired this summer via a one-day contract, with his No. 7 jersey set for retirement on January 10, 2027.

Barcelona have officially signed 16-year-old Portuguese midfielder Danny Freire on a three-year deal through 2029 after an impressive trial. A former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Freire scored three goals across two summer tournaments, was named MVP, and led his side to beat Real Madrid before joining the Blaugrana.

Sweden made an emergency roster change after Wolfsburg midfielder Svanberg pulled out with an injury, prompting head coach Graham Potter to call up Hugo-Larsson. The Swedish squad is set to face Romania, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Romania again during the upcoming training camp.

FC Barcelona approved two major commercial agreements at its September 19 membership congress: a global partnership with Middle Eastern real estate developer Ohana Development through the 2029/30 season, including brand licensing for residential projects in the UAE until 2055 and shirt sponsorship deals for the 2027/28–2029/30 seasons; and a 25-year deal with Babylon Park to develop a Barcelona-themed indoor family entertainment center at Spotify Camp Nou, with plans for gradual expansion across Catalonia and potential international rollout.

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki lavished praise on rookie Cooper Flagg, noting the No. 1 overall pick has handled immense pressure and delivered well beyond expectations. Nowitzki revealed Flagg is a relentless trainer with a burning passion for basketball, constantly sharpening his craft, and highlighted the rookie's limitless upside with excitement for the decade ahead. He also believes Kyrie Irving's return will provide a positive boost to Flagg's development.

K2 League newcomer Paju Forward FC faces a severe financial crisis, threatening to default on approximately ₩300 million in October salaries despite receiving ₩600 million in annual city subsidies. A comprehensive audit covering budget, facility spending, and personnel decisions has been ongoing for a month following discovered financial violations. The club has urgently appealed to the city government for additional budget support, while a major sponsor has threatened to pull out, leaving the newly professionalized team struggling to survive in its first competitive season.

Argentina and Benin's friendly match has been confirmed as Messi's career farewell game following his official retirement announcement from the national team. Ticket prices range from $19 to $316, with general admission at $59, upper deck seats at $119–$211, middle tier at $211–$316, and lower deck at $296.

Raphinha completed a perfect three-way hat trick—scoring with his right foot, head, and left foot—to lead Barcelona to a 3-1 away comeback win against Sevilla in La Liga, marking his second hat trick in a week and earning him Man of the Match honors.

A consortium led by Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger, which agreed to acquire the Lakers for $12.5 billion from Mark Walter last month, has projected a ten-year valuation range of $30 billion to $62 billion. The projection assumes doubled television and streaming rights value, revenue growth from $681 million in 2026 to at least $1.6 billion by 2037, an additional $40 million to $75 million in sponsorship revenue, and operational savings of at least $20 million.

Aston Villa held on for a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League Matchweek 5, surviving a late Spurs rally after leading 3-0. The defeat leaves Tottenham winless in five consecutive league outings.

Celta snapped a seven-match winless streak across all competitions by thrashing Santander 5-0 at home in La Liga's 7th round, with Pablo Duran scoring twice and Hugo Alvarez delivering two assists.

Trabzonspor thrashed Galatasaray 4-0 in a Turkish Super Lig showcase on September 20, with Salah the standout star—scoring three goals and recording an assist. He became the first player since the 2014-15 season to be involved in at least four goals in a single match against Galatasaray.

Borussia Dortmund extended their unbeaten run to four matches with a 1-0 away win over VfB Stuttgart in Bundesliga Round 4. Substitute Jobe Bellingham provided the assist for Bayer's sole goal in the 70th minute, leaving Dortmund atop the Bundesliga standings with 12 points from four matches, two points ahead of Bayern Munich.

Everton defeated Ipswich Town 1-0 at home in Premier League Matchweek 5, with Barry scoring a deflected goal in the 11th minute. Fatawu was sent off with a second yellow card in the second half. Everton have now gone five matches unbeaten this season with 2 wins and 3 draws.

Newcastle United secured a 2-1 home victory over Huddersfield Town in Round 5 after Willock and Hall struck within the first seven minutes, with Alioski's 67th-minute effort providing the only reply for the visitors.