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Top Headlines
Here we go! Romano: José Mourinho will return to Benfica signing 2 year contract
José Mourinho is close to a return to Benfica, where he began his managerial career more than 25 years ago.
Liverpool 3-2 Atletico: Van Dijk nets last-gasp winner to deny Llorente's brace
LIVERPOOL continued their perfect start to the season with a last-gasp winner against Atletico Madrid in their Champions League opener.
Match Reports
Bayern 3-1 Chelsea: Kane's brace sees UCL opening victory for Bavarians
Chelsea felt the force of Harry Kane's ruthlessness as he scored twice in a 3-1 win for Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
PSG 4-0 Atalanta: Khvicha, Mendes & co. score to secure victory at home
Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Atalanta 4-0 to begin their Champions League title defence in sensational fashion.
Ajax 0-2 Inter: Thuram's double headers help Nerazzurri seal 3 points away
Last year's losing UEFA Champions League finalists Inter had little problem brushing aside Ajax in their first Champions League match since 2022, beating the former four-time winners 2-0 in Amsterdam.
Al Nassr 5-0 FC Istiklol Dushanbe: Mane & Coman score to seal 3pts for hosts
Al Nassr FC 5-0 FC Istiklol Dushanbe with Mane & Coman score.
These Things Happen
Jose Mourinho set for Chelsea reunion with Stamford Bridge return on the cards
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly close to becoming Benfica manager, which would see the Portuguese coach head to his old club in the Champions League
Liverpool announce Champions League squad change as Alexander Isak hint dropped
Liverpool have confirmed their 24-man squad for the Champions League group stage, with two players added to the list ahead of the Reds' opening fixture against Atletico Madrid
Referees Committee admit error in Real Madrid red card but suspension handed out
Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has been handed a suspension for his red card against Real Sociedad, which sparked controversy over the weekend.
Yamal injury absence likely to be extended as Barca confirm squad for Newcastle
Barcelona have traveled to Newcastle for their Champions League debut at St. James’ Park on Thursday night, without star forward Lamine Yamal.
Partey pleads not guilty to raping two women at £6m mansion & 5* Spanish hotel
EX-ARSENAL star Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping women at his £6million mansion and a five-star Spanish hotel.
Real Madrid receive Trent Alexander-Arnold injury diagnosis: El Clasico in doubt
Trent Alexander-Arnold is battling for his place with captain Dani Carvajal, but will now face a spell on the sidelines early on his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.
MU and Amorim handed huge injury BOOST amid mounting pressure on their boss
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is back on the grass in a huge injury boost for Ruben Amorim.
Bruno Fernandes responds as Jadon Sancho speaks out on Aston Villa debut
Jadon Sancho made his debut for Aston Villa on Tuesday, and a number of his Manchester United team-mates were quick to show their support for the on-loan winger in the next stage of his career
Romano: Benfica are in advanced talks with José Mourinho
According to Romano, Benfica are in advanced talks with José Mourinho.
Ranked: Who has the best squad depth among the Premier League's elite
After Arsenal's typically rock solid performance and win over Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday evening, Thierry Henry claimed the Gunners have the best depth in the Champions League.
Carrick backs Red Devils legend as 'obvious' manager to replace Ruben Amorim
Manchester United just need to find a bit of 'common sense' and appoint Michael Carrick if they sack Ruben Amorim, says one of their title-winning former coaches.
It's happened again! Liverpool score late-winners in FIVE consecutive games
The Reds keep their perfect record in 2025/26 intact thanks to Virgil van Dijk's bullet header.
The Calcio Comment: Controversy or family loyalty? The Thuram derby
What a match. What an incredible match. Juventus–Inter, the big clash of the latest Serie A weekend, was one to remember , and it will likely go down as the Thuram brothers’ derby.
Man United announce record revenues of £665.5MILLION despite losing £18.4m
Manchester United have recorded record revenues – but still lost £18.4m
What They Say
Van Dijk: Happy to win the game, but we should avoid winning at the last minute
Virgil van Dijk, defender and captain of the Reds, said into the Sky Sport microphones at the end of a 3-2 victory secured by Liverpool in the dying minutes against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.
Flick confirms Yamal replacement for Newcastle clash – “I hope he can show”
Barcelona are in the final stages of preparing for their first Champions League match of the season, which is against Newcastle United on Thursday.
Andreas Christensen confirms desire to sign new contract – “I want to stay here”
Andreas Christensen is in the final year of his current deal, and so far, there has been no clarifications as to whether his Catalonia stay will be extended.
Fixtures of the day
Champions League
Manchester City VS Napoli 2025/09/18 19:00 UTC
Newcastle United VS Barcelona 2025/09/18 19:00 UTC
