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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is grappling with a serious selection crisis ahead of their pivotal Champions League meeting with Club Brugge, as midfielder Leon Goretzka has been ruled out through injury, leaving the side's midfield options significantly weakened.

The Hornets have begun extension talks with Brandon Miller, but per Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, a max deal is unlikely despite his solid numbers: 20.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game on 43.5% shooting.

AC Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta told SportWeek that Milan and Juventus are Europa League title favorites and should reach at least the semifinals. He warned against underestimating English teams, especially Bournemouth, and praised Amorim's aggressive pressing style that forces opponents into errors.

Salah broke a long-standing Turkish Super Lig record in his first season at Trabzonspor. The Egyptian forward ended his nine-year partnership with Liverpool during this summer's transfer window to join Trabzonspor. Despite his new club's turbulent start to the season, Salah's performances on the pitch have remained unstoppable.

Dortmund coach Kovac urged his team to stay composed ahead of the Champions League opener against Villarreal, warning that despite the visitors' winless La Liga start and their 0-4 loss at this ground last season, they remain a tactically and technically formidable opponent.

Mikel predicts Adam Wharton will join Manchester United next summer, insisting Crystal Palace cannot keep him despite their desire to retain him for another season.

Squawka's latest Premier League dribbling rankings see Tottenham's Savio lead with 5 successful take-ons, Everton's Tyrick George second on 4, while eight players including Rashford, Wirtz, Gakpo and Tel are tied on 3.

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United have completed the signing of Liverpool's 16-year-old midfielder Isaac Konde. All relevant procedures were finalized within the past 24 hours, and the player will officially join the Red Devils.

Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in the Champions League league phase opener on September 9. Guirassy has been directly involved in 24 goals over the past two Champions League seasons, trailing Kane (29) and Raphinha (26).

The Jazz need to fill a roster vacancy and add backcourt depth, while the Bucks have a surplus of guards, making them potential trade partners.

Former NBA player Olden Polynice criticizes the Cavaliers' $97 million deal with Harden, citing playoff concerns and declining speed. Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with Cleveland, including a player option and trade bonus.

Lazio overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Udinese 2-1 away in Serie A Round 3, extending their winning streak to three. After Karlstrom put Udinese ahead, Frattesi equalized before Gudmundsson struck the late winner. Lazio are now among just three teams with a perfect record, alongside Roma and Inter Milan.

Argentina are set to play two home friendlies in October, with negotiations underway to face Burkina Faso on October 3 and Benin on October 6.

BGN Hoops lists the 2010s leaders in 40-point games: Harden (77), Durant (51), Westbrook (43), Curry (38), and James (31).

Victor Froholt, the Danish international midfielder and Portuguese League Player of the Season, was knocked out by a heavy blow to the head during Friday's league victory over Moreirense and will miss the crucial Champions League match against Manchester City.

Paris Saint-Germain are poised to set a new record with ten players expected to feature on the Ballon d'Or shortlist, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The official nominees will be unveiled on September 8, ahead of the awards gala in London on October 26.

Exclusive: Bodo/Glimt are named among five nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Club of the Year after a historic Champions League run to the knockout stage, beating several top European sides.

Daniel Maldini scored for Cagliari against Lecce in Round 3 of Serie A, taking his tally to goals for six different Serie A clubs since 2021-22 — the joint-most in that period alongside Roberto Piccoli.

Per Statmuse, LeBron James has 20 seasons averaging 25+ points, 6+ rebounds, and 6+ assists, surpassing the combined total (21) of all other active NBA players. Doncic follows with 7, Jokic 5, Harden 4, Antetokounmpo 2, and Cunningham, Curry, and Durant each with 1.

Sleeper Hoops polls fans on whether Sengun will be a top-three NBA center by 2026-27, projecting 20.4 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, and 1.1 BPG for 2025-26.