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Supercomputer Predicts 2026–27 Champions League Winner After League Phase Draw

The numbers have been crunched, and they reveal that this year’s competition will certainly not disappoint.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

Champions League 2026-27: PSG chase historic three-peat as five Premier League clubs eye European glory

The Champions League returns with five Premier League clubs among 36 teams competing for Europe’s biggest club prize. Defending champions PSG are chasing an unprecedented three-peat in the modern era, while Manchester City, Liverpool and other English sides enter after another record-breaking transfer window dominated by Premier League spending.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Bayern Munich 'open door to Michael Olise bids' as executive makes telling statement

Real Madrid pushed hard to sign French forward in summer transfer window

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style

Two assists and the winner for Deportivo A Coruña leave Gabonese striker with one club record and eyeing another

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Have a Major Problem to Contend With

José Mourinho has some serious issues to address before Tuesday’s meeting with Inter.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7

'This might be the year': Mbappé embraces Ballon d'Or talk after World Cup exploits

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé played up his chances of the winning the Ballon d'Or this year after scoring 10 goals at the recent World Cup to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Nominees for the prestigious award will be unveiled on Tuesday.

France 24 · Sep 7

Transfer Rumors: Barcelona Ready Haaland Bid; Man Utd Suffer Huge Hall Blow

David Alaba, Lamine Camara, Julián Alvarez, Endrick and Karim Benzema all feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6

Why Karim Benzema’s Fairytale Return to European Soccer Collapsed

One of the greatest strikers of the 21st century is without a club, and retirement could be near.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6

Arsenal’s 21-Player ‘Summer Transfer Shortlist’ Nearly Led to Some Unbelievable Moves

The Gunners were ambitious after winning last season’s Premier League title.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6

Valencia vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

La Blaugrana are seeking to capitalize on Real Madrid’s slip-up on Friday.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6