News & Analysis

Mexicans Abroad: Gonzalez, Gimenez and Quinones in Continental Play

September's schedule brings long awaited debuts in the Champions League, Europa League and Asian Champions League for Mexican players overseas.

Demichelis makes Champions League bow with Leipzig vs. Como

The Argentine will experience his first match in Europe's top competition from the touchline on September 10, capping a long career as a player.

Europe's Big Clubs Spend Big Ahead of Champions League

The five main contenders enter the new season with strategic signings aimed at balancing their squads across every line.

Liga Premier

Enzo Fernandez gets an enthusiastic welcome at Manchester City

The Argentine midfielder generated so much anticipation that several teammates were asking day after day whether his transfer was going to close.

Liga Premier

Chelsea preps for Arsenal with contact drills

The Blues head into matchday three without a win over Xabi Alonso's side in nine matches, and they trained with tackle pads to shore up their aerial defense.

Forest, Tottenham Look to Bounce Back at The City Ground

Both sides arrive separated by a single point in the table after two Premier League matchdays without finding any stability.

City 80% favorite to beat Coventry at the Etihad

The model projects a wide gap between the unbeaten home side and a visiting club still without a win in the Premier League.

Brighton and Leeds Separated by a Point at the Amex

The home side is a slight favorite in the odds, but the margins are thin at a stage of the season where nobody has really pulled ahead.

LaLiga EA Sports·Sep 4, 2026

Brentford vs Sunderland in the Premier League

The home side, unbeaten so far this season, enter as favorites with a 57 percent win probability against a visiting team that needs points on the road.

LaLiga EA Sports

Julián Álvarez named in squad for San Mamés after window closes

Simeone welcomed him back with open arms and told him this is a chance to learn from a turbulent start to the season.

Bundesliga

Bundesliga·Sep 4, 2026

Schalke 04 vs Bayern, home debut after promotion

The Bavarian side arrives unbeaten in 25 matches and coming off a 5-1 rout of Stuttgart on opening day.

Lescano off to Vasco da Gama for $9 million

The midfielder flew to Rio de Janeiro to complete his medical exam and try to make it in time for the match against Fluminense.

Barcelona to face Arsenal in Champions League stage

The Nyon draw paired the two 2025 finalists together, with the Catalans holding home advantage as they look to defend their crown.

Serie A·Sep 4, 2026

Fiorentina and Torino chase first win

Two storied clubs uncomfortable in the standings meet with urgent need to snap a losing run in Serie A.

Bayern, Kompany ease concerns over Musiala's episodes

The midfielder is back on Bayern's Champions League roster and training with the group again after a change in medication.

Salah Pushes Richarlison's Move to Trabzonspor

The Egyptian, a former Premier League teammate, is trying to close the deal with the Brazilian before the Turkish transfer window shuts this Friday.

LaLiga EA Sports·Sep 4, 2026

Newcastle and Bournemouth, despite the gap in the table

Just three points separate sixth from fourteenth in a Premier League season still in its infancy, while the forecasts give Newcastle a slight edge with a 44% chance of victory.

LaLiga EA Sports

Fran García: why he left Real Madrid

The left back explains that the decision to move to Betis had been brewing for a while and that the competition from Carreras and Cucurella made him see a complicated future ahead.

Liga Premier

Liverpool signs N'Guessan from Saint-Etienne

The 18-year-old French forward will join in January but will spend the rest of the season on loan at Brest.

Balogun Not Traveling With Monaco After Everton Deal Falls Through

The American forward halted the $54 million move after the English club raised questions about his physical condition.

Real Madrid: Sergio Martínez in for Champions, Mendy out

The midfielder signed from Racing fills a spot on List A because he does not meet UEFA's requirements for List B.

Liga MX

Liga MX·Sep 3, 2026

Mexico: a golden cage for its players, says Alex Diego

The U-20 coach explains why only two players from the national team moved to Europe after the last World Cup, blaming the inflated prices set by Mexican clubs.

Deportes·Sep 3, 2026

America vs Nacional in Fort Lauderdale for Serie Colombia

The clash between the two storied clubs will be played this Saturday, September 5, at Chase Stadium, with proceeds going to help victims of the Colombian earthquake.