‘Lack of Awareness’—Kylian Mbappe Bites Back at Viral Dictator Memes The Real Madrid forward is no stranger to social media taunts. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Xabi Alonso Compares ’Absolutely Outstanding’ Joao Pedro to Real Madrid Legend Chelsea’s star forward was named the Premier League Player of the Month for August. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Xabi Alonso: £60m Chelsea star 'reminds me of Karim Benzema, he's very complete' Compliments do not get much bigger than this Evening Standard · Sep 12
Rennes beat Olympique de Marseille to seize top spot in Ligue 1 It’s the same old story for Olympique de Marseille, who have now lost three matches in a row in the French championship. Struggling in every area of the pitch and lacking ideas, the Marseille side have won just one of their last four matches. France 24 · Sep 12
Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Madrid need a reaction after defeat last time out in La Liga. Sports Illustrated · 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
Martin Zubimendi: What’s Going on, Why Arsenal Star Could Leave The World Cup-winning midfielder has been linked with Chelsea and Real Madrid recently. 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
Nico Paz Explains Why He Didn’t Return to Real Madrid The Argentinian playmaker shone on his Champions League debut. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid squad to take in Sunday’s Formula One race Sir David Beckham visited McLaren’s hospitality suite ahead of second practice on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 11
Champions League opening data shows English dominance and too few shocks The numbers from the first round of the league phase point to Italian teams struggling even if Inter impressed in defeat at Real Madrid The Guardian - UK · 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
Ranking All 36 Teams After Champions League Matchday 1 Many of Europe’s behemoths laid down a marker with thumping victories. Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Alvaro Arbeloa denies Fulham rift after cryptic social media behaviour Fulham have lost their first three games of the new season but Arbeloa said the mood is ‘positive’ ahead of the trip to Liverpool
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 Kylian Mbappe Hits New Champions League Milestone The Frenchman did what he does best against Inter Milan on Matchday 1.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Champions League power rankings: Every team ranked before mouthwatering PSG and Barcelona clash PSG and Barcelona made it two wins from two with statement displays and will play each other in Paris this week
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 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 Ballon d’Or 2026: Ranking the Favorites to Win, Latest Odds There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
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 How Man Utd Missed Chance to Sign Kylian Mbappe Before Breakout Season Changed History The Red Devils scouted the future superstar after being tipped off by a total stranger.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 Champions League: Real Madrid punish Inter errors to open title campaign with 2-1 win Real Madrid capitalised on two costly Inter mistakes to beat the Italian side 2-1 in their Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scored within the first 23 minutes, before Carlos Augusto pulled one back in the 77th minute.