Juventus face significant injury setbacks with Kenan Yildiz requiring foot surgery and Khephren Thuram likely needing knee surgery, impacting their Serie A campaign despite a strong start.
Fiorentina have dismissed Fabio Grosso after a run of three consecutive Serie A defeats, with Paolo Vanoli set to return. Grosso’s sacking reignites discussions about Paolo Maldini’s previous shortlist for the Italy head coach role, where Grosso was a contender.
Atlético Madrid will be without Alexander Sørloth and Arnau Ortiz for their Champions League opener against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, forcing manager Diego Simeone to adjust his attacking line-up.
Former AC Milan and Watford striker M’Baye Niang has reached a verbal agreement with French Ligue 2 side USL Dunkerque. He is expected to sign a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu to kick off their Champions League campaign, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde.
Paris FC midfielder Maxime Lopez has declared the club’s objective for the season is to qualify for European competition, following a strong start that sees them second in Ligue 1.
Como prepare for their Champions League debut against RB Leipzig on Thursday. Both teams enter the fixture with recent league results shaping their early season form.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed confidence that 2026 could be the year he finally wins the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, with the ceremony set for October 26th.
Olympique Lyonnais CEO Michael Gerlinger and sporting director Matthieu Louis-Jean have confirmed that more players could depart the club in the coming days, with transfer windows still open in Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers observed La Louviere defender Yllan Okou in August. While initial talks were held, a transfer did not proceed, though a January move remains a possibility.