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Kovac confirms Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini are fit for the sold-out home match against Paderborn, while Karetsas remains sidelined due to ongoing checks. The club offers full support to Karetsas, and Kovac praises new signing Nwaneri's quick integration.

Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in their 2026/27 Champions League opener, with Haaland scoring a brace. Across his tenure with Salzburg, Dortmund, and Man City, he now has 59 Champions League goals in 59 games, ranking 8th all-time. His 36 Man City Champions League goals ties Aguero's club record, and he has surpassed Tommy Johnson (166 goals in 355 games) to become the 3rd all-time top scorer in club history. This season he has scored 5 goals in 5 games, and at 26 years old he still wants more. ...

Liverpool's new signing Araujo quickly settled into the right-back role, playing two full starts. His backheel assist in a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid sealed a 2-1 comeback win. Manager Iraola praised his defensive prowess while noting his attacking ability is underrated. Araujo expressed comfort in the position and conveyed gratitude and respect for his former club Barcelona.

Le Parisien journalist Severac identifies PSG, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Barcelona as the main Champions League title contenders, with PSG leading due to squad stability. Real Madrid and Manchester City are unlikely short-term contenders due to major roster upheaval, while PSG faces transitions including Barcola's exit and the integration of new signings Ferran Torres and Goretzka.

Manchester City forward Savinho's eight-year boxing training partnership with coach Faisal has come under the spotlight, credited with boosting his balance, pace, and one-on-one skills—qualities on display when he scored his first goal for the club against Crystal Palace. While boxing footwork differs from football, the neuromuscular benefits are transferable, a training approach also adopted by elite players like Rooney, Rashford, and Pogba.

Olie Halford, a 28-year-old Oldham Athletic defender, overcame a career-threatening knee injury in September 2024 that nearly ended his playing days. After 717 days and nine people declaring his career finished, he made a stunning comeback as a starting left-back in the National League Cup, earning a standing ovation after playing just over 30 minutes.

Daily Mail correspondent Lewis Steele reveals Atletico Madrid has tracked Liverpool midfielder Alexander McArthur for over a year and wants to sign him. McArthur voiced frustration over Liverpool's failure to offer him a new contract while teammates Szoboszlai and Gravenberch renewed, but responded by scoring in Liverpool's win over Atletico Madrid 24 hours later. Former captain Gerrard advises McArthur to let his performances speak for themselves, with nearly two years left on his current deal.

Steven Gerrard, on the TNT Sports program, stated that it's a positive outcome for Julian Alvarez not to join Arsenal and that Atletico Madrid's refusal to sell the Argentine forward to a rival is perfectly justifiable. He praised Alvarez's football intelligence and entertaining playing style. Co-pundit Steve McManaman emphasized that Atletico signed Alvarez for £82 million with four years remaining on his contract, and that his public demand for a transfer is too disrespectful for Atletico to accommodate.

According to Sport, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has lost his place as Hansi Flick's preferred right-back and is no longer considered a 'don't sell' player. The club is open to selling him if a suitable offer arrives. Since June, reports have suggested he has lost his guaranteed starting spot. Kounde has been staying on for extra training after first-team sessions, working with conditioning staff and undergoing high-intensity gym work to regain his form as one of the world's top full-backs.

MLS disciplinary committee fined Orlando City's Antoine Griezmann for throwing a ball toward fans during the 50th minute of a match against San Diego FC, violating the league's object-throwing regulation. The fine amount was not disclosed. Orlando City won the match 1-0, with Griezmann scoring the only goal.

Borussia Dortmund's sporting director Bok confirmed that Karwits remains hospitalized for further examinations and will miss the home match against Paderborn, while assuring that the situation is not as serious as the Eriksen incident. Schlotterbeck has returned to full team training and is approaching his comeback. A U19 player hospitalized for dehydration on the same day is unrelated to Karwits. Bok praised Paderborn as a tough opponent and declined to reveal tactical details about the Silva-Guirassy partnership.

Transfer journalist Romano revealed that Joao Cancelo publicly praised 19-year-old Lamine Yamal on social media, calling him the only player deserving of the Ballon d'Or. Cancelo highlighted Yamal's remarkable achievements at such a young age, including the World Cup, European Championship, and multiple Barcelona titles, declaring him the world's most recognized genius and the best player, with no one able to compare to his talent.

According to Diario Sport, Kounde has been putting in extra work after training recently, aiming to reclaim the starting right-back spot at Barcelona. Since June, he has not been Flick's first choice, and Barcelona is willing to sell him if a suitable offer comes in. His form dipped last season, and in recent matches the right-back starting spot has been taken. Kounde knows he hasn't been at his best and needs to win back trust, so he has been doing extra sessions with the fitness coach and physiotherapist after training. This is not the first time; during his peak, he attracted interest from Manchester City and others...

FC Seoul was fined 8 million won by the Korea Football Association after fans displayed an insulting banner during the September 5 Gyeong-In Derby, rewriting "Incheon" into a derogatory term and mocking Incheon United officials over bottle-throwing and salary controversy issues. Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae publicly condemned the conduct as an insult to citizens.

The La Liga Round 8 fixtures have been officially released, featuring high-profile matches including Barcelona vs Getafe and Real Madrid vs Villarreal on the same night, along with several other notable matchups spanning multiple days.

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has been listed for sale since losing his starting spot in June, yet continues to push himself through late-night track sessions and extra training with the fitness staff, determined to win back Flick's trust and reclaim his status as one of the world's elite full-backs through relentless discipline.

Dortmund coach Niko Kovac confirmed on Thursday that 18-year-old Greek player Karelidas, who collapsed without contact and was rushed to the hospital during the Champions League opener against Villarreal, will miss the Bundesliga home match against newly promoted Paderborn. While the club remains optimistic about his recovery and is fully supporting him and his family, Kovac stressed the need for a strong mindset adjustment and focused performance, emphasizing that no Bundesliga match is easy and calling on fans for their support.

Ahead of this week's Manchester Derby, Crouch predicted on his YouTube show that Man City will beat Man United 1-0. With United's defensive issues and mixed results under Carrick, and City's four-match winning streak, Crouch believes United can cause problems but ultimately backs a narrow City victory.

Milan News reveals that Rabiot has not yet fully adapted to his new No. 10 role. Despite having played the position under De Zerbi at Marseille, his profile doesn't quite fit — he offers speed and impact but lacks creativity and between-the-lines movement, preferring to build from deeper. Amorim has confirmed Rabiot as a core leader, yet he squandered chances against Juventus. With Lazio next, the team needs his physicality along with more courage and individuality, as Amorim may reveal his vision for the ideal No. 10.

Napoli star Kevin De Bruyne praised Arsenal as the world's best team after their 1-0 Champions League win over Napoli, with Martin Odegaard scoring the decisive goal. De Bruyne acknowledged Arsenal's strength as the defending Premier League champions but noted Napoli's tendency to retreat too deep in the second half, while adding that the team's performance has been improving in recent matches.