Levante vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Hansi Flick’s defending champions are looking to make it five wins in a row. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
The Six Youngsters Kylian Mbappe Believes Are Set for Stardom The former teenage sensation is now turning the spotlight on the next generation. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Pedri Falls Agonizingly Short of Longstanding Lionel Messi Record at Barcelona The midfielder now sits behind the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in the club’s history books. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Levante: Yamal, Raphinha Chasing Greatness Barça look to continue their flying start to the season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
The 10 Fastest Players in EA Sports FC 27—Official Ratings These speedsters are sure to give your EA FC 27 Ultimate Team squads a serious boost, but they won’t all come cheap. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
This week’s soccer questions: were we wrong about Man City and does the Ballon d’Or ignore Americans? We look at Enzo Maresca’s takeover in Guardiola’s shadow, shifting dynamics in women’s soccer and Raphinha’s incredible form at Barcelona The Guardian - US · Sep 12
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd’s $200 Million Raid; Arsenal, Chelsea Battle for Raphinha Yan Diomande, Erling Haaland, Adam Wharton, Julián Alvarez and Endrick all feature in the gossip. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Supercomputer Predicts Final Champions League Table After Matchday 1 The leading contenders refused to stumble at the start of their respective campaigns. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Rayo Vallecano: Mbappe Leads Charge Again José Mourinho is looking to get things back on track in La Liga after falling behind Barcelona early on. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham: Isak Targeting More Goals at Anfield Andoni Iraola has several injury concerns to contend with following the victory over Atlético Madrid on Wednesday. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Champions League review: Irish heroics, rejected resignations and Mourinho’s return The league phase has begun. From Olise’s continued excellence to Sabah’s pub cleaner turned quiz contestant turned manager, there was plenty to talk about The Guardian - US · Sep 11
Mikel Arteta responds to Gabriel Jesus criticism over Arsenal exit treatment Gabriel Jesus claimed he was made to train away from the rest of the squad before joining Barcelona The Independent UK · Sep 11
‘Needed More’—Barcelona Chief Offers Blunt Explanation of Marcus Rashford Snub The reigning La Liga champions didn’t exercise their purchase option on the Man Utd forward. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Shocked Mikel Arteta hits back after Gabriel Jesus blasts Arsenal treatment New Barcelona striker aimed parting shot at Gunners after Deadline Day exit Evening Standard · Sep 11
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Champions League power rankings: All 36 teams ranked after matchday one Unsurprisingly, holders Paris Saint-Germain take top spot after the first week, but who are their closest challengers?
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Transfer Rumors: Chelsea’s $116 Million Guler Plan Shattered; Alisson’s Liverpool Exit Lewis Hall, Willian Pacho, Franco Mastantuono and Ronald Araújo all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 20 Players Lighting Up the Early Stages of the 2026–27 Season Barcelona, Chelsea and Man City stars have been delighting audiences early in the campaign.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Why Rodri Was Forced to Issue Groveling Apology After Barcelona Rout The Spain international faced his first bit of controversy in a Blaugrana shirt.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Two Key Factors Were Behind Barcelona’s Decision to Snub Bernardo Silva Barcelona were long considered favorites to sign the midfielder before he joined Real Madrid.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 10 Gabriel Jesus Reveals Details of Arsenal Exit—and It’s Pretty Brutal Arsenal were happy to cut ties with several players who helped them to a first Premier League title in 22 years.
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Liverpool have stumbled across a solution to one of Andoni Iraola’s big problems Ronald Araujo’s impressive start to life at Anfield suggests Liverpool’s new makeshift right-back can bring added steel in defence as well as a surprising threat in attack
France 24 · Sep 9 Champions League: Iraola celebrates Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid Liverpool began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, giving new manager Andoni Iraola a winning start in Europe's top competition. Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal also opened their campaigns with victories as the tournament's leading clubs got off the mark.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Ready Mac Allister Swap; Barcelona Step Up Haaland Talks Julián Alvarez, Martín Zubimendi, Manu Koné and Nico Paz all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Sports Illustrated Predicts Thursday’s Champions League Matchday 1 Scores Manchester United celebrate their return to Europe’s premier club competition by facing one of this season’s debutants.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Ferran Torres fires hat-trick as PSG begin Champions League title defence with rout Barcelona, Sporting and VfB Stuttgart were among the other Wednesday winners in Europe’s premier competition