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Former England forward Andy Cole told GOAL that Harry Kane could make the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist, but winning the award is far from certain. Facing fierce competition from Rodri, Mbappe, Yamal, Ollie Watkins, and Kvaratskhelia, Kane has the credentials for a nomination but ultimately lifting the trophy remains uncertain.

Valverde publicly criticized Real Madrid for ignoring Mourinho's tactical plan, arguing that the team's poor second-half showing allowed Inter Milan to seize back control of the Champions League match.

Mourinho publicly endorsed Trent Alexander-Arnold's potential as a regular midfielder after Real Madrid's narrow Champions League win over Inter Milan, reigniting debate over the former Liverpool fullback's ideal position.

Ahead of Bayern's Champions League opener against Bodo/Glimt, Kompany praised the Norwegian side's tactical discipline and rapid rise. Reflecting on past European Cup exits, he stressed that neither injury crises nor a full squad guaranteed success — the decisive factors always lie in the fine details, so no excuses are needed, just superior performance on the pitch. He also provided updates on Gnabry (possible squad inclusion pending post-training assessment) and Musiala (recovering well).

Danny Welbeck silenced all age critics with a stunning header in his Chelsea debut, netting the opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Luton. Now 35, Welbeck emphasized he is in great physical shape and noted that last season was his most efficient goal-scoring campaign of his career. As the sixth player aged 35 or older to score for Chelsea in the 21st century, the forward also praised Chelsea as a great club during his pre-match interview ahead of the League Cup Round 3 fixture against Leeds.

Richard Hughes leaves his role as Liverpool's sporting director after two and a half years, joining Saudi club Al-Hilal. His legacy is complex — while appointing Arne Slot (who won the Premier League before being sacked a year later) stands out as his greatest achievement, his £400M+ transfer drive including Wirtz and Isak largely fell short of expectations. He secured Van Dijk and Salah's contract renewals but lost Alexander-Arnold to departure. Following Diogo Jota's death, Hughes showed leadership, though his remote work drew scrutiny. Assessments of his tenure have fluctuated wildly, and as Liverpool embarks on a continued rebuild under new head coach Iraola, questions persist about squad depth at key positions.

Barcelona officially confirms the transfer of 19-year-old Croatian Shelfi to Saudi Diriyah, retaining a future profit-sharing clause. After underwhelming performances with the Youth A team last season, the forward, who was on track to join the B squad, chose to pursue his career abroad.

Manchester City snapped Porto's nine-month home unbeaten streak in the Champions League, giving manager Maresca a welcome breather ahead of a home match against PSG. Under the new UCL format, roughly 16 points are needed for top-eight qualification, and this early win provides City with the room to maneuver before demanding away fixtures against Barcelona and others later in the season.

In the UCL League Phase opener, Bayern Munich face Bodo/Glimt with manager Kompany lauding the Norwegian side's attacking system and pressing approach. Despite being heavy favorites, Kompany insisted on focusing exclusively on the first match, stressing the importance of small details, player fitness, and load management, while also providing injury updates on Musiala and Gnabry.

Ryan Giggs revealed that during a dinner with Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola roughly eight or nine years ago, Pep named Marcus Rashford as his favourite Manchester United player and joked that he would have signed him for Manchester City the very next day.

Dortmund's 18-year-old Greek star Karatzis collapsed during his Champions League debut against Villarreal and was carried off on a stretcher. Initial reports cited a circulatory problem, but medical checks confirmed the cause was dehydration due to insufficient water intake. Karatzis has since recovered and is in good physical condition.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed his hopes during a group interview that Lamine Yamal will one day win the Ballon d'Or, praising the young player's exceptional talent, mental maturity, and versatility.

Tayo Awoniyi has left Nottingham Forest to join Coventry City for £9 million. Clinton Morrison revealed to GOAL that the forward is determined to help Coventry avoid relegation and is eager to earn a recall to the Nigeria squad to partner Victor Osimen. He has shown a strong fighting spirit.

The Premier League has officially acknowledged a significant refereeing mistake in Arsenals 1-0 away win against Aston Villa The Key Match Incidents group ruled that Ian Maatsen should have been shown a red Central African Republicd for a reckless challenge in stop time meaning the Gunners were wrongly denied both a penalty kick and the benefit of an opponent being sent off

Former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf praised the Champions League clash between the two clubs as a true Champions League spectacle, highlighting Inter's fearless tactical execution at the Bernabeu and Real Madrid's precise counter-attacking efficiency. Seedorf called it a tactical battle between giants rather than simple attack-defense transitions, noting the last equally thrilling Champions League match was PSG vs Bayern Munich last season.

Brazilian forward Mineiro has been recalled by Ceara in Brazil's Serie B after his contract with Shanghai Shenhua was terminated on September 7. The striker expressed joy at the return and vowed to help the club avoid relegation, believing they can earn promotion back to Serie A with club and fan support.

German legend Lothar Matthaus argues Bayern forward Harry Kane is the strongest Ballon d'Or candidate, citing the Bavarian's domestic double and England's World Cup semi-final run, while noting that no other nominee commands clear favoritism.

Man Utd released new training ground photos showing winger Marcus Rashford in a stunning new look, having replaced his iconic dreadlocks with voluminous curls.

Atletico Madrid chairman Cerezo addressed the Alvarez situation in a Mundo Deportivo interview, closing the topic and deferring the playing decision to the head coach. He expressed pride in hosting the Champions League final at the Metropolitano and confirmed the team will fight for every victory despite not being favorites on paper. Cerezo also highlighted the team's competitive performances against Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao, emphasizing that securing a win at Anfield is a priority.

Chelsea forward Wilbek brushed off age chatter in an official interview, saying his purpose in joining is simply to improve. After scoring on his Stamford Bridge debut in a 2-0 win over Luton, the striker confirmed he is in great physical shape and ready to build on his career-best scoring record from last season.