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Messi's farewell, Klopp's debut: FIFA break kicks off

Messi's farewell, Klopp's debut: FIFA break kicks off

Three weeks without club football bring Messi's final outing with Argentina, debuts for Klopp, Zidane and Xavi on their new benches, the start of African qualifying, and Spain trav...

By EnPelotas Staff
Serie A

Juan Rodríguez, an ever-present starter and standout for Cagliari

The 21-year-old center back hasn't missed a single Serie A match for Cagliari and has already earned a call-up from Diego Forlán to the Uruguay national team.

Mbappé Clears Up Why He Didn't Recruit Olise for Madrid

Mbappé Clears Up Why He Didn't Recruit Olise for Madrid

The Frenchman also praised Mourinho and admitted he doesn't see himself playing until age 40 like Cristiano Ronaldo.

United spent less despite £43m loss

United spent less despite £43m loss

CEO Omar Berrada defends the club's financial discipline as a deliberate strategy, even amid record revenue and growing debt.

Saka: "it was tough" missing Argentina semifinal

Saka: "it was tough" missing Argentina semifinal

The Arsenal winger admits Tuchel's decision to leave him on the bench still stings for England, though he insists he trusts the manager and is focused on the Nations League.

Deportes

Man denies racist abuse of Jess Carter

The trial of Aaryan Aggarwal, accused of sending a racist message to the England forward during the Women's Euros, has been set for October of next year.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

James's Doubt Ahead of Nacional-Millonarios

Lucas González admitted the playmaker arrived at training feeling unwell, and his availability for Thursday's match at the Atanasio Girardot is not guaranteed.

Deportes

Barcelona: record revenue but $18M loss

The club closed out the 2025/26 season with €1.06 billion in revenue and €18 million in the red, though it is projecting a profit for 2026/27.

Deportes

Julian Ward set to return as Liverpool sporting director

Ward will fill the post left by Richard Hughes, who is departing for Al Hilal, just as the club negotiates the entry of a new investment group that includes Jeff Bezos.

Iwobi reaches 100 caps for Nigeria

Iwobi reaches 100 caps for Nigeria

The Fulham midfielder joins a club of just four centurions in Super Eagles history, and Yobo, the first to reach the mark, believes he can push past 130 caps.

Mbappé Would Dedicate Ballon d'Or to Africa

Mbappé Would Dedicate Ballon d'Or to Africa

The Real Madrid forward embraces his Cameroonian and Algerian roots as he arrives as a contender for the award after a season of 42 goals in 44 matches.

Deportes

Bayern eyes Haaland as future Kane replacement

Despite the Norwegian's eight-year contract with City, Kompany is also targeting Gibbs-White, while United looks for a Shaw successor and Garnacho's name resurfaces in LaLiga.

Cerro Largo-Nacional: Ordóñez debuts on the bench

Cerro Largo-Nacional: Ordóñez debuts on the bench

In matchday eight of the Clausura, the Bolso arrives in good spirits after beating Defensor Sporting while the home side debuts a new coach hoping to stop its slide.

Gallardo's Ecuador debut vs. South Korea with 5 out

Gallardo's Ecuador debut vs. South Korea with 5 out

The Argentine coach takes charge for the first time this Thursday in Suwon, forced to piece together an alternate lineup due to injuries to several key players.

Deportes

Peñarol vs Boston River: leader visits the Centenario

Barred from playing at the Campeón del Siglo due to a sanction, the Clausura leader looks to hold onto the top spot against a rival arriving on a three-game losing streak with an i...

Sounders vs. Salt Lake: Duel of Desperation

Sounders vs. Salt Lake: Duel of Desperation

Tied at the bottom of the Western Conference table, Seattle looks to snap a five-game draw streak against a Real Salt Lake side that hasn't won in five.

Chelsea favored over Austria Wien

Chelsea favored over Austria Wien

EnPelotas models give Chelsea a 67% chance of victory over Austria Wien as both clubs make their competition debut.

Barcelona favored over Paris FC in Champions League

Barcelona favored over Paris FC in Champions League

Riding five straight wins and backed by a model that gives them an 85 percent chance of victory, Barcelona Femení host a hot Paris FC side in their group-stage debut.

Servette vs Lyonnes: Champions debut

Servette vs Lyonnes: Champions debut

With no points yet in the group, the model gives Lyonnes a 58% chance of winning against 15% for Servette, despite the Swiss side's strong recent run.

Leuven and Roma meet in even European opener

Leuven and Roma meet in even European opener

The Belgians and the Romans arrive unbeaten in their last outings for a matchup the numbers project as tight, with a slight edge for the home side.

Madrid, PSG draw 1-1 in Champions League

Madrid, PSG draw 1-1 in Champions League

Schröder put the home side ahead in the first minute, but a Karchaoui penalty in the 73rd sealed a 1-1 draw in a match Real Madrid dominated in terms of chances.

Lund's brace lifts Benfica past Juventus

Lund's brace lifts Benfica past Juventus

Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, Juventus fell 2-1 to Benfica, who came out on top thanks to two goals from Marit Lund, while Alba Redondo's late strike cam...

Arsenal Beats HB Koge on 92nd-Minute Penalty

Arsenal Beats HB Koge on 92nd-Minute Penalty

Mariona Caldentey converted a stoppage-time penalty to seal a win that Arsenal's dominance, with 19 shots to the visitors' 4, had deserved long before.

Inter Femminile 1-0 Häcken on Bugeja goal

Inter Femminile 1-0 Häcken on Bugeja goal

A left-footed strike from Haley Bugeja in the fourth minute and a red card for Falk in the 88th shaped a match Internazionale Femminile controlled, even as Häcken created more than...

City draws 2-2 with Bayern in the 85th

City draws 2-2 with Bayern in the 85th

Bayern went up 2-0 but City clawed back, missed a penalty through Shaw, and ended up leveling in the closing stages of the Women's Champions League.

Alianza Lima to face Palestino in friendly on September 30

Alianza Lima to face Palestino in friendly on September 30

The Matute side, currently tenth in the Clausura, looks to regain form before visiting Cusco FC on October 8.

Crew 2 Fires Higuain Over Referee Incident

Crew 2 Fires Higuain Over Referee Incident

The club decided to remove him from his post after the referees' association questioned the league's punishment and fan groups pressured the team over his lack of an apology.

Klopp debuts with Germany: 44 called up, 16 uncapped

Klopp debuts with Germany: 44 called up, 16 uncapped

Germany's new head coach surprises with a massive squad and two separate groups to assess his options before Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Greece.

Nico Paz Called Up After Champions League Start

Nico Paz Called Up After Champions League Start

With 12 goals and seven assists at Como and a two-assist European debut against Leipzig, the attacking midfielder faces three matches with Argentina, including Messi's farewell.

Champions League

Man City fights back for 2-2 draw in Munich after trailing 2-0

Wamser scored in the 86th minute to complete the comeback, after Shaw missed a penalty that could have leveled the score earlier.

    
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