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Former Gunner striker Emmanuel Adebayor highly praises Ghanaian winger Semenyo, encouraging him to shed the pressure and unleash his talent, predicting the 26-year-old will become a core figure at Manchester City. Since joining City from Bournemouth in January, Semenyo has frequently sought Adebayor's guidance and recently impressed with two goals and an assist in league play. Adebayor also revealed he successfully convinced Auxerre defender Senaya to represent Ghana at the World Cup.

Mancini returns to the Italian national team hot seat and unveils his first 34-man squad, featuring eight international debutants. With Belgium, Turkey and France waiting in the UEFA Nations League, the veteran tactician blends EURO 2021 veterans with promising young talent to begin a rebuild after Italy's third straight World Cup miss and a recent shock play-off exit to Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Tottenham's head coach says Kulusevski, sidelined for 19 months with a right knee patella injury and absent from the World Cup, has returned to full training and his comeback would be like signing a new player. He could make his return in October or November; Maddison, Porro and Tonali fitness updates are also provided.

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in his 98th league appearance, breaking Dieter Muller's 129-match record to become the fastest player to achieve this feat in Bundesliga history. Since joining Bayern in 2023, Kane has scored 36, 26, and 35 goals over three seasons, winning the Golden Boot each time and helping the club claim two consecutive league titles. He is also the fastest player in the 21st century's top five European leagues to reach 100 goals for a single club, needing only 104 matches.

As San Siro celebrates its centennial, legends Costacurta and Albertini reflect emotionally on the stadium's soul and the profound impact it has had on their careers. With UEFA sanctions for facility shortfalls, AC Milan and Inter Milan purchased the land in November for €197 million, with construction by Foster + Partners and MANICA expected to begin in 2028 and the new stadium opening in 2031, leading to San Siro's complete demolition. Despite massive controversy over losing such an iconic landmark, both clubs view this transition as a necessary step for the future.

Kily Gonzalez has officially taken over as Inter Miami head coach, reuniting with Messi and vowing to compete for titles. His contract runs until June 2028, and he will lead the team in the Champions Cup against Cruz Azul. The club currently sits second in the Eastern Conference but has won only one of its last nine games, with Suarez expressing optimism about the positive change the new coach brings.

Atubolu saved a penalty in the Bundesliga's third round, setting a historic record of six consecutive penalty saves. He has been unbeaten from the spot since May 2024 with a save percentage of 66.7%, helping Frankfurt beat Mainz 3-1. Loaned from Freiburg, he is closing in on the German national team, while Nigeria is also vying for his services.

The Philippines women's team drew 1-1 with Uzbekistan in their opening match at the 20th Asiad, with substitute Natalie Collins leveling the score in the 89th minute. The team faces three major challenges — the absence of core players, tactical adjustments, and a lack of clinical finishing in attack — and will face Hong Kong on September 17.

Spurs head coach candidly admits the team is short on both physical fitness and confidence. Four Premier League games without a win and without scoring a single goal, with fans booing after the 0-0 draw against Everton. The coach attributes the difficulties to late signings and multiple pre-season injuries, urging the squad to stay calm and keep improving.

Como defeated RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their Champions League debut, marking a historic first win. Goals from Baturina, Douvikas, Diao, and Perrone led Fabregas's side to a dominant victory. Baturina was named man of the match, with tactical brilliance and fan support standing out, as veteran supporters were invited to witness the milestone moment.

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In the Champions League first round, Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 away, with Odegaard scoring the winning goal before the end to secure the opening victory. Manager Arteta praised his decisive role, noting his four goals in five matches and excellent form. Arsenal had 26 shots, a record for away games in the Champions League, but won by just one goal. Odegaard said he chose to shoot from distance due to tight marking, successfully breaking the deadlock.

Philippines women's national team record appearance holder Harley Lang has officially joined Brisbane Roar, set to compete in the 2026-27 AFLW season. The 31-year-old defensive star is renowned for her 106 international caps and previously led the Philippines to their first-ever World Cup victory. The club's head coach has highly praised her leadership qualities and defensive prowess. Lang has won multiple titles in both the Philippine and Thai leagues, and she will give her all to propel the AFLW campaign in the new season.

In the opening Champions League group stage match, Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 away from home. Haaland scored a brace to tie Aguero with 59 goals, becoming the club's joint top scorer in Champions League history. New signing Enzo Fernandez assisted the first goal with a pinpoint cross and described Haaland as a 'beast' after the game.

Real Betis marked their Champions League return after 21 years with a 3-2 away win over Lille, as 24-year-old Irish striker Troy Parrott netted a 30-yard decider in the 53rd minute. The goal came just four days after his last-gasp winner against Real Madrid, and he has quickly made his mark just three weeks after joining Betis.

A former Premier League great has again criticized Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, believing his style is more suited to defense and that he may struggle to nail down a starting spot at top clubs; despite Rice's strong start to the new season, the pundit questions his all-round technical game. Meanwhile, Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 with Rice playing the full match, extending their perfect start, with upcoming fixtures away to Napoli and against Sunderland.

Galatasaray striker Osimhen is expected to miss two to three weeks with a moderate to severe right adductor strain, ruling him out of the Champions League opener against Sporting CP and Nigeria's two AFCON qualifiers. With 6 goals and 2 assists in 4 league games this season, his absence is a major blow to both club and country, though he could return before Barcelona's visit on October 13.

MLS Power Rankings see a major reshuffle: Griezmann's hot streak continues with a goal in Orlando's 1-0 win over San Diego, keeping him involved in eight goals in eight appearances as Orlando climb into the Eastern playoff spots. Nashville still hold a 10-point lead despite a 0-0 draw; Vancouver blew a lead in a 3-1 loss to St. Louis; Miami conceded two more penalties in a 2-2 draw; Philadelphia extended their unbeaten run to eight; Portland's Vincent Jansen and Toronto's Josh Sargent both scored hat-tricks; San Jose conceded a 97th-minute equalizer against Austin.

In the final round of the Women's Basketball World Cup group stage, China defeated Italy 71-51, finishing second in Group D with a 2-1 record to advance. Luo Xinyu and Yang Shuyu hit early threes, and Han Xu dominated inside, giving China a 19-point halftime lead. Despite an opponent rally, three fourth-quarter threes sealed the win. They will face Puerto Rico in the first knockout match.

Arteta praises Saka's determination after the winger returned early from holiday, believing he is pushing to take his game to a new level. Saka has scored in consecutive league matches, and Arsenal's win probability rises by 7% when he plays. Ahead of Sunday's London derby against Chelsea, Arteta also spoke highly of Xabi Alonso's side and reflected on his longtime friendship with Alonso and Andoni Iraola.