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Juventus End Eight-Year Home Hoodoo Against Atalanta With 2-0 Win
Juventus ended an eight-year home hoodoo against Atalanta , winning 2-0 at the Allianz Stadium for their first victory over La Dea in Turin since March 2018. Francisco Conceicao broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, latching onto a low cross from Zeki Celik after a patient build-up and guiding a first-time finish into the bottom corner for his first goal of the season. Gleison Bremer doubled the lead in the 77th minute, rising highest from a corner to head powerfully beyond Marco Carnesecchi . The win moved Luciano Spalletti's side up to sixth in Serie A on 10 points, and was their second victory in the space of four days following Thursday's Europa League win over NEC Nijmegen. It was a third straight defeat for Ivan Juric's Atalanta, who remain in the bottom half of the table heading into the international break.
Lautaro Martinez Brace Rescues Point for Inter in Roma Thriller
Lautaro Martinez scored twice as Inter Milan came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, a result that left Serie A's only two unbeaten sides sharing the points in a top-of-the-table clash. Manu Kone put the hosts firmly in control with a first-half double, heading in from a corner after just six minutes before adding a second before the half-hour mark. Inter responded almost immediately after the restart, with Martinez sweeping home a low cross from Marcus Thuram within a minute of the second half beginning. The captain then completed his brace in the 79th minute, controlling a header back into the box on his thigh before smashing a stunning volley beyond Mile Svilar . It was the third straight game in which Cristian Chivu's side had trailed by two goals before fighting back, following comebacks against Napoli and Udinese. Roma stay top of the table on goal difference, with both sides now level on points after their perfect starts to the season came to an end.
Socceroos Lose Toure and Robertson for Brazil Friendlies, Velupillay Called Up
Australia have lost two players from their squad for this week's friendlies against Brazil, with Mohamed Toure and Alexander Robertson both withdrawn for medical reasons, and winger Nishan Velupillay called up as a replacement. Toure picked up a shoulder injury during Norwich City's 4-3 defeat to Bolton Wanderers, going down early after opening the scoring in that match. Robertson's withdrawal came after discussions between Cardiff City and Football Australia, with reports suggesting it is being treated as rest following a heavy run of games rather than a serious issue. Velupillay , who featured for the Socceroos at the 2026 World Cup, is the only replacement called into Tony Popovic's squad. Australia face Brazil in Townsville on Friday and again in Brisbane the following Tuesday, in what are their first matches since reaching the last 16 at the World Cup.
Brazil Replace Injured Wesley and Joao Pedro With Vanderson, Martinelli
Brazil have made two changes to their squad for the upcoming international window after injuries ruled out Roma defender Wesley and Chelsea forward Joao Pedro , with Monaco's Vanderson and Fluminense midfielder Matheus Martinelli called up as replacements. Wesley was withdrawn on Saturday with a muscle injury, days after returning to full training following an earlier fitness issue. Joao Pedro had already been ruled out days earlier after picking up a knee problem, ending a promising start to the season in which he had been among the Premier League's most effective attacking players. The changes mark Carlo Ancelotti's first squad alterations of the international break, with Brazil set to play friendlies against Australia and India during the FIFA window.
John Stones' England Involvement in Doubt After Inter Thigh Injury
John Stones' place in England's upcoming squad is in doubt after the defender suffered a thigh injury during Inter Milan's 5-3 win over Udinese, in what was his first start for the Italian club since his summer move from Manchester City. Stones was withdrawn in the 62nd minute and replaced by Benjamin Pavard. Scans confirmed a muscle strain to the flexor muscles in his left thigh, with some reports suggesting he could be sidelined for up to a month. The timing is unfortunate for Thomas Tuchel , who is preparing his first England squad since the World Cup, with the Three Lions due to face Spain at Wembley on 26 September before a Nations League schedule follows.
Man City Take Perfect Record Into International Break, United Still Searching
Manchester City head into the Premier League's international break top of the table with a perfect record, five wins from five matches for 15 points, after their 5-3 win over Sunderland. City sit three points clear of defending champions Arsenal, who suffered their first defeat of the season away at Brighton. Elsewhere, Liverpool moved up to sixth on nine points after a 1-0 win at Bournemouth, with three draws having already cost them six points despite an unbeaten start to the campaign. At the other end, Manchester United remain under pressure with just five points from their opening five matches after a 1-1 draw at Fulham, leaving them well adrift of the pace early in the season. The league now pauses for three weeks, with action resuming in October.
Huijsen Red Card Costs Real Madrid as Atletico Win Derby, Rise to Second
Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in the first Madrid derby of the season, with Dean Huijsen's second-half red card proving decisive as Atletico moved above their rivals into second place in La Liga. The game was goalless and tense until early in the second half, when Huijsen dragged back Giuliano Simeone inside the box. The referee initially booked the defender for the resulting penalty but upgraded it to a straight red after a VAR review. Alejandro Grimaldo converted the spot-kick, and Jonathan David doubled the lead six minutes later. Antonio Rudiger pulled one back for Real with a header in the 89th minute, but Atletico held on through a nervy finale. The result takes Atletico to 16 points and second in the table, one point clear of Real Madrid and five behind leaders Barcelona , with Real now having lost twice this season. Huijsen will serve a one-match suspension and miss Real's next LaLiga fixture as a result of the red card.
Cunha's Late Deflected Strike Salvages Point for Man United at Fulham
Manchester United were denied a first Premier League win in five games as Matheus Cunha struck an 89th-minute equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw at Fulham . Fulham had taken the lead in the 63rd minute when Calvin Bassey's long-range effort was parried by goalkeeper Senne Lammens into the path of Lisandro Martinez, with the rebound cannoning in off the United defender for an own goal. United pushed for a response and had chances through Bruno Fernandes, who struck the post earlier in the half, before Cunha finally found an equaliser, his low shot taking a heavy deflection off David Affengruber to wrong-foot Bernd Leno. United had appeals for a late penalty turned down by VAR after the ball struck Calvin Bassey's arm in the box. The result leaves United with just one win from their opening five league matches, while Fulham remain without a Premier League victory this season.
Barcelona's Christensen Ruled Out Several Weeks With Thigh Injury
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen is set to be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a left thigh injury during Saturday's 3-1 win over Sevilla. The Denmark international was substituted around the hour mark and was visibly upset on the bench as he received treatment, with Gerard Martin coming on in his place. Tests carried out on Sunday confirmed a muscle injury to the rectus femoris in his left quadriceps, though the club have not given a specific recovery timeline. The setback is a cruel blow for Christensen, who had enjoyed an encouraging start to the campaign, starting five of Barcelona's opening eight matches after a season disrupted by a partial ACL tear. Barcelona will hope the international break offers him a head start on his recovery before club football resumes.
Livramento Withdraws From England Squad Ahead of Spain Clash
Newcastle United and England full-back Tino Livramento has officially withdrawn from Thomas Tuchel's squad for this month's Nations League fixtures, after an MRI scan on a fresh injury picked up in training last week. Livramento had been named alongside four other players, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice, among five total withdrawals from the squad due to injury. He picked up the issue in training just as he appeared set to earn his first start of the season for Newcastle following a recent calf problem that had already ruled him out of the World Cup. Newcastle have not disclosed the nature or severity of the problem, and his availability beyond this international break remains uncertain. His withdrawal leaves Tuchel further short at right-back for tonight's clash against world champions Spain at Wembley, with Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled to bolster the position.
Leeds Extend Unbeaten Start to Five Games in Goalless Draw With Palace
Leeds United extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season to five matches with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Elland Road. Chances were at a premium in a tight, cagey contest, with both sides struggling to create clear openings in front of goal. Leeds pushed hardest for a breakthrough in the closing stages but were unable to find a way past a well-organised Palace defence. The result leaves Daniel Farke's side unbeaten through the opening five rounds of the campaign, sitting among the division's early pace-setters heading into the international break after an impressive return to the top flight.
Isak's Fourth Goal of the Season - All Assisted by Gakpo - Sinks Bournemouth
Liverpool moved to nine points from five games with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Bournemouth , courtesy of a second-half goal from Alexander Isak that continued a remarkable early-season pattern with strike partner Cody Gakpo . The breakthrough arrived just after the hour mark when Gakpo, again the architect, drove into the area and squared the ball across goal, with the delivery taking a slight deflection off Florian Wirtz before falling to Isak to sweep home. Bournemouth pushed hard for an equaliser and were denied a certain second Liverpool goal by a goal-line block from James Hill late on. The goal was Isak's fourth of the Premier League season, and remarkably all four have now been created by Gakpo, following similar assists in the win over Ipswich and the draw with Nottingham Forest. Isak has already surpassed his goal tally from the whole of last season. The win takes Liverpool into the international break unbeaten in the league, with two wins and three draws from their opening five fixtures.
Haaland Completes Set of 25 as Man City Edge Eight-Goal Thriller 5-3
Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the season, edging out Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland settling a nervy finish and completing a personal milestone. City led 3-2 at half-time in a match that saw the lead change hands three times before the break. Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring with a free-kick, Rayan Cherki and a brace from Antoine Semenyo extended City's control, but Brian Brobbey repeatedly hauled Sunderland back into it with a hat-trick, twice cutting the deficit to one goal. With City's nerves showing late on, Haaland settled the contest nine minutes from time, sliding in at the back post to tap home after a break down the left from Josko Gvardiol . The goal also completed a personal landmark for the Norwegian, who had never previously scored against Sunderland, making him the first player to find the net against all 25 Premier League clubs he has faced. The result keeps City perfect through five matches and three points clear at the top of the table heading into the international break.
Newcastle End Hull's Unbeaten Start With Fast Start in 2-1 Win at St James' Park
Newcastle ended Hull City's unbeaten start to Premier League life with a 2-1 win at St James' Park, racing into a two-goal lead inside the first seven minutes. Joe Willock opened the scoring after three minutes, finishing a Harvey Barnes pass at the near post, before Lewis Hall doubled the lead four minutes later, sweeping in a second Barnes assist from the left of the box. Newcastle nearly put the game out of reach before half-time, but Yoane Wissa had a penalty saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis. Substitute Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull in the 67th minute, sparking a frantic finish in which the visitors fired 18 second-half shots but could not find an equaliser. The result hands newly promoted Hull their first-ever Premier League defeat and comes five days after Newcastle's own 4-1 loss to Leeds. Head coach Matthias Jaissle made two changes from that defeat, bringing in Sean Steur and Willock, who scored his second league goal of the season, already one more than in his previous three campaigns combined. Newcastle move level on points with Hull, separated only by goal difference, with both sides now sitting seventh and eighth respectively.
Coventry End 25-Year Premier League Wait With Controversial 1-0 Win Over Forest
Coventry City won their first Premier League match in 25 years, beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground in a game overshadowed by a late VAR controversy. Jay DaSilva scored the only goal ten minutes into the second half, racing onto a long kick from Carl Rushworth to beat Daniel Munoz before finishing. It was Coventry's first Premier League goal and win since they beat Sunderland back in April 2001, ending a run of four straight defeats without a goal since their promotion this summer. Forest thought they had salvaged a point when substitute Igor Jesus converted in the 86th minute, but referee Jarred Gillett overturned the goal on review, ruling Jesus had fouled Caleb Yirenkyi in the build-up. The win lifts Frank Lampard's side off the bottom of the table and up to 18th, having endured a brutal opening schedule that included away trips to Manchester City and Arsenal. "We have to keep our feet on the ground because it's one win, and we've felt how ruthless the league is already," Lampard said. Forest, who have now won just once at the City Ground in front of their own fans since December, drop to 12th.
Aston Villa Claim First Win of the Season, Beat Tottenham 3-2 at Home
Aston Villa claimed their first Premier League win of the season, beating Tottenham 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to deepen the pressure on Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi . Johan Manzambi broke the deadlock in first-half stoppage time, scoring his first goal for the club after Villa capitalised on a spell with a numerical advantage down the left. Nicolas Jackson doubled the lead early in the second half, finding the bottom corner from close range. Emi Buendia put the result beyond doubt with a thumping strike from 25 yards, sparking chants from the away end. Tottenham finally got off the mark for the season in the closing stages. Conor Gallagher scored the hosts' first Premier League goal of the campaign in the 86th minute, and Jan Paul van Hecke added a stoppage-time header from a set piece. Both goals proved too little, too late. The defeat leaves Tottenham without a win through five matches and on just two points, their worst-ever start to a Premier League season. Villa, meanwhile, finally have a result to show for their own slow start under Unai Emery .
Mancini Returns to Italy Helm, Names 34-Man Squad With Nine Uncapped Players
Roberto Mancini has named a 34-man Italy squad for his first Nations League games since returning to the Azzurri bench, handing first senior call-ups to nine players as he looks to rebuild a side still reeling from a third straight World Cup absence. The uncapped newcomers include Bologna goalkeeper Massimo Pessina , Roma defender Daniele Ghilardi , Brentford full-back Michael Kayode , Monza defender Eddy Kouadio, Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano, Sporting CP's Issa Doumbia, Sassuolo striker Sebastiano Esposito, Napoli forward Antonio Vergara and Nurnberg's Mohamed Ali Zoma. Mancini also recalled Fiorentina's Nicolo Fagioli and Udinese's Nicolo Zaniolo, neither of whom had featured for Italy since October 2024, while leaving out striker Mateo Retegui despite four goals in seven Saudi Pro League appearances this season. Mancini, 61, returned to the Italy bench at the end of July on a contract running to 2030, taking over after a chaotic spell that saw Gennaro Gattuso step down following Italy's playoff exit to Bosnia and Herzegovina and a brief, failed attempt to appoint Andrea Pirlo collapse amid backlash over his commercial ties. The Azzurri now face a two-week international window with four fixtures. They host Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico on September 25, face Vincenzo Montella's Turkiye on September 28, travel to France on October 2, then host Turkiye again in Bologna on October 5.
Spain Name Nations League Squad With Four Changes From World Cup-Winning Group
Spain have named their squad for the defence of their World Cup title's follow-up assignment, the Nations League, with head coach Luis de la Fuente making four changes to the group that won the tournament in the United States this summer. Josep Martinez and Roberto Fernandez both earn their first senior call-ups, with Espanyol forward Fernandez the standout inclusion after scoring six goals in his first six La Liga appearances of the season. Dean Huijsen returns after missing the World Cup, while Fermin Lopez is recalled having been sidelined by injury during the tournament. The squad reflects several enforced changes, with Marcos Llorente omitted following his recent retirement from international football, while Joan Garcia misses out with a knee injury and Gavi remains unavailable, still serving a suspension for his conduct during the World Cup final. Celta Vigo's Borja Iglesias was also dropped from the World Cup squad. De la Fuente announced the squad from Ceuta in a show of support for the Spanish city, with the world champions set to wear two stars on their shirt for the first time when they open their Nations League campaign away to England at Wembley, before home fixtures against Croatia and the Czech Republic.
Brentford End 88-Year Wait With 3-0 Win Over Chelsea as Blues' Defensive Woes Deepen
Brentford ended an 88-year wait for a home win over Chelsea , beating them 3-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium for their first victory over the Blues on home turf since 1938, plunging Xabi Alonso's side into a deepening defensive crisis. Jaidon Anthony broke the deadlock with a close-range header in the 61st minute, converting after Jannik Schuster redirected a Mikkel Damsgaard corner. Igor Thiago doubled the lead soon after, ending his own seven-match goal drought by converting a rebound after Emiliano Martinez had saved his initial effort. Fabio Carvalho completed the rout with virtually the last kick of the match, tapping in Kevin Schade's cross for his first Premier League goal since a near year-long injury layoff. Jordan Henderson made his long-awaited Chelsea debut in midfield, appearing against the very club he represented on loan last season. The result leaves Chelsea winless in three straight league matches and has now conceded 12 goals , the most in the division, from their opening five fixtures, extending their run without a Premier League clean sheet to 21 consecutive matches . Brentford, unbeaten under new boss Keith Andrews, move provisionally into third place on nine points, with Chelsea's defensive frailties, further exposed by the continued absence of injured striker Joao Pedro, showing little sign of improving heading into the international break.
JJ Gabriel Travels to Barcelona for Transfer Talks Amid Man United Registration Standoff
JJ Gabriel has travelled to Barcelona for direct talks over a potential transfer, the latest twist in the 15-year-old's escalating standoff with Manchester United over his future. Gabriel left the UK on Thursday, travelling via France before arriving in Catalonia, according to multiple reports. He formally requested United cancel his registration with immediate effect earlier in the week, a request the club has so far rejected while trying to persuade him to stay. Barcelona have shown genuine interest, previously inviting Gabriel for a facility tour in August 2024 where he met Lamine Yamal, while Real Madrid , Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be monitoring the situation closely. Gabriel holds an Irish passport, which would make him eligible to sign for an EU club once he turns 16 on October 6, even though players from the UK cannot typically move abroad before 18. United had been readying him for a first-team involvement in the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton before the situation escalated, and manager Michael Carrick has urged caution given Gabriel's age. "He's a young boy, JJ, and I think it's important we don't play anything out here," Carrick said. No agreement over his future has been confirmed, with United still hoping to keep hold of one of their most highly rated academy prospects.
Ronaldo Named in Portugal Squad for Jorge Jesus's First Nations League Selection
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, retaining his place under new head coach Jorge Jesus as the European champions begin the defence of their title. Portugal open their Nations League title defence at home to Wales on September 24, before facing Norway home and away either side of a trip to Denmark in League A Group 4. Ronaldo continues to lead the line despite his advancing years, joined by fellow forwards Rafael Leao, who earns a recall despite limited game time at Galatasaray this season, and Goncalo Ramos, who has scored just once since becoming AC Milan's record signing. Squad: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares; Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Nuno Tavares, Nuno Mendes, Renato Veiga, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araujo; Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva; Cristiano Ronaldo, Fabio Silva, Francisco Trincao, Francisco Conceicao, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Ramos. The squad marks Jorge Jesus's first selection since taking charge of the national team, with Portugal looking to build on their European Championship triumph as they begin a new Nations League campaign.
Tuchel Recalls Palmer and Alexander-Arnold, Hands Rio Ngumoha First England Call-Up
Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the World Cup, recalling Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold after both missed the tournament, while handing Rio Ngumoha a first senior call-up, for Nations League fixtures against Spain, Czechia and Croatia. Alexander-Arnold's return is notable given the Real Madrid full-back's difficult start to life in Spain, while Palmer comes back into the fold after a strong start to the new season with Chelsea, scoring four goals and adding two assists in his first six appearances. Dominic Calvert-Lewin also earns a recall following a hot streak at Leeds. The headline new name is Rio Ngumoha , the 18-year-old Liverpool winger, who becomes the only player in the squad receiving a first senior call-up, having impressed in limited senior appearances including a Champions League outing against Atletico Madrid. Bournemouth's Alex Scott , Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly and Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite also return to the fold after being left out of the World Cup squad. Full squad: Jordan Pickford, Jason Steele, James Trafford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Ezri Konsa, Tino Livramento, Nico O'Reilly, Jarrell Quansah; Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Alex Scott; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Rio Ngumoha, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Bukayo Saka. Phil Foden, Harry Maguire and Morgan Gibbs-White are among the notable absentees as England begin preparations for their Nations League fixtures. Ben White and Reece James both missed out through injury, with Tuchel declaring White unavailable despite a more positive fitness update from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. "He was unfortunately not available for the World Cup and he is not available now," Tuchel said of White, who has been managing a groin issue.
Clearlake Capital Completes Full Takeover of Chelsea in £950m Deal, Boehly Departs as Chairman
Clearlake Capital has taken full ownership of Chelsea , completing the acquisition of Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's combined stakes in a deal reportedly worth £950 million , valuing the club at around £5 billion including debt. Clearlake, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, previously held a 61.5% majority stake since the consortium's £2.5 billion purchase of the club from Roman Abramovich in 2022. Boehly and Walter each owned roughly 12.8%, with Boehly serving as the club's public-facing chairman throughout. Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, who also owned a 12.8% stake, will remain as a minority investor and "important stakeholder." "It has been an honour to serve as Chairman of Chelsea Football Club," Boehly said in a statement, thanking the Premier League, coaches, players and fans, and expressing confidence the club was "well positioned for continued success under Clearlake's leadership." Clearlake co-founders Eghbali and Feliciano said their focus would be "to continue investing in the Club's infrastructure, sporting performance, player development and delivering long-term success," with Chelsea confirming there would be no changes to day-to-day operations, leadership or strategy. The deal ends a period of reported boardroom tension between the two camps over recent years, including disagreements on the club's stadium future, and comes with new head coach Xabi Alonso overseeing an unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
FA's Debbie Hewitt Demands FIFA Release Documents on World Cup Sell-Off Plan and Balogun Decision
English FA chairwoman Debbie Hewitt has formally demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all background documents relating to a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, as well as correspondence concerning the decision to overturn USA forward Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension during last summer's tournament. In a letter first reported by The Times, Hewitt, who also serves as a FIFA vice-president, asked for full transparency to be provided to FIFA council members on both matters ahead of the council's next meeting on October 15. The request adds English football's weight to growing scrutiny of Infantino's leadership, with the sell-off plan and the Balogun ruling both having drawn criticism from within the game's governing bodies. The demand lands on the same day UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister said Infantino's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup "struck at the very heart of the principles of the game," with UEFA now pursuing legal action against the FIFA president. Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election to a further four-year term as FIFA president next year, setting up a tense build-up to that vote amid mounting institutional pressure over his recent decisions.