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Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa said at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Champions League that the team will remain humble and focused when facing Manchester City, reducing mistakes and showing a competitive spirit. He believes Haaland could be the world's best striker, which brings extra motivation, but he treats every match with the same seriousness. Costa stated that Porto have the ability to compete with Manchester City, having prepared for the opponent's high value and individual quality...

Dortmund defender Anton said ahead of the Champions League opener against Villarreal that last season is in the past and that every player in the defense must take responsibility rather than watch on. He also discussed his long-standing bond with Guirassy, explained the viral photo of him shouting on the pitch, and backed young defender Gadu as a top talent.

Aguero has revealed he came close to joining Juventus before choosing Manchester City in 2011, driven by his dream of playing in the Premier League and inspired by his idol Michael Owen. He went on to spend a decade at City, becoming the club's record scorer and winning five Premier League titles.

Former Inter Milan midfielder Goran Pandev discusses this season's squad, insisting they are stronger than last year and must target the Champions League. He also recalls the 2010 final, Mourinho's unique man-management and motivational methods, and memorable moments such as the Camp Nou sprinkler incident.

Roberto Carlos has praised Inter's Federico Dimarco as a typical modern full-back, saying the Italian's style reminds him of his own playing days. He also discussed the former Real Madrid players shared by both clubs and wished Dimarco a quick recovery.

The Royal Belgian Football Association has publicly opposed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election, citing a lack of transparency in his governance and decisions surrounding this summer's World Cup. The FA, aligning with UEFA, demands clearer decision-making, particularly over the controversial lifting of a suspension for US player Balogun before the Belgium match.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid midfielders Tchouameni and Tiago Pitarch have recovered from injury and are set to feature in Tuesday's Champions League match against Inter Milan. With Guler, Bernardo Silva, and Camavinga suspended, Mourinho's midfield options had been limited, but the duo's return eases the personnel shortage. Tchouameni, Pitarch, and Endrick took part in the final pre-match training session and were named in the squad.

According to Opta statistics, Isak scored his second goal against Ipswich at 8 minutes 42 seconds to complete a brace, setting the fastest Premier League record in nearly two years. The previous record was Bowen's 6 minutes 15 seconds against Brentford in February 2024.

French defender Ilan Oku has decided to stay at Belgian Pro League side La Louviere despite strong interest from Wolves, who failed to free up a defensive slot before the transfer deadline. Offers from Diyarbakir and Eastern European clubs were also rejected, and the article expects him to leave Belgium before long.

Man United were denied victory at Everton in the 96th minute, drawing 2-2 in Round 14 of the Premier League. Manager Carrick said the result felt as painful as a defeat, but still defended the team's early-season performances.

Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 on September 7 in the Premier League. Former Chelsea defender Frank Le Boeuf criticized Chelsea's fragile defense, noting they have conceded 7 goals in 3 league games. He held goalkeeper Big Martin partly responsible for Havertz's equalizer and said the keeper must roar and lead the team, while Chelsea's defense needs to improve to compete for the title.

Cristian Tello, the 35-year-old former Barcelona winger, announced his retirement on September 7, ending a career of more than 15 years. A La Masia graduate who broke into the first team under Guardiola, he made 86 official appearances and scored 20 goals for Barcelona, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. After leaving Barca, he went on to play for Porto, Fiorentina, Real Betis, LAFC and clubs in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, including winning the 2022 Copa del Rey with Betis. His career totals 512 matches and 91 goals across six countries.

Mexes praised Paris FC striker Pajji, comparing his technique and reading of the game to Totti. Pajji assisted Sinyayoko in a 3-2 win at Marseille, where Sinyayoko scored a hat-trick.

UEFA has appointed an all-Italian officiating crew, led by referee Davide Massa, for the Champions League league phase opener between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. Kickoff is set for 3 a.m. Beijing time on September 10.

According to Marca, Real Madrid's midfield is in serious crisis ahead of their Champions League opener against Inter, with only Valverde available as a natural midfielder. Youth academy standouts Sestero and Sergio Martinez are emergency options, with Sestero the favorite due to his first-team preseason experience and five career appearances across La Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey. Mourinho also has alternative plans involving Bellingham, a double-full-back switch, or Huijsen in midfield.

Schalke 04 goalkeeper Karius put in a brilliant display to keep a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich, ending Bayern's run of scoring in 47 straight Bundesliga matches. The 33-year-old made key saves and earned Man of the Match honors, with Lothar Matthaus suggesting the national team could be within reach if he maintains this level.

Real Madrid are grappling with a midfield crisis ahead of their Champions League opener against Inter, with only Valverde fit among the regulars. Youth academy players Cestero and Sergio Martinez are candidates to start, and Mourinho may also tweak his setup to compensate for the missing personnel.

Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann has slammed Bayern Munich's transfer strategy following the side's draw with Schalke 04. Appearing on Sky90, Hamann bluntly stated that Bayern have shown no improvement compared to last season, having brought in only Brown and Saibari as new signings this summer, while the futures of Davies and Musiala remain in doubt. The club lost Guerreiro, Goretzka and Jackson, who collectively made more than 100 appearances and scored 25 goals last season...

Barcelona's 5-0 away win over Valencia in La Liga's fourth round took their season tally to 17 goals, the third-highest four-round total in the club's history, trailing the 19 of 1949-50 and the 21 of 1950-51.

Journalist Alan Nixon reports Celtic made a pre-deadline inquiry for 29-year-old Japan international Ryoya Morishita. With Blackburn unwilling to sell, any January approach would be difficult, but Celtic remain interested and are also monitoring other options.