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In their first season as reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain are under more scrutiny than ever. That spotlight adds extra weight to every match — and this weekend’s clash against Olympique Marseille is no exception. Head coach Luis Enrique admitted he will be taking special care ahead of the derby.

Erling Haaland once again made headlines in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League by finding the back of the net in Manchester City’s opening game against Napoli at the Etihad Stadium. With 50 goals in just 49 appearances, the question now is: how long will it take him to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s all-time scoring record?

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed his team’s “gutsy display” after the Magpies fell to a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League at St James’ Park on Thursday.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side are heading to Arsenal this weekend full of confidence having swept Napoli aside in the Champions League.

Fans of Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge and Sporting Lisbon were treated to an evening of goals as all three clubs recorded big victories to conclude matchday one of the Champions League.

Marcus Rashford scored his first Barcelona goals as the LaLiga giants sank a spirited Newcastle side in an enthralling game at St James’ Park on Thursday.

Manchester City began their Champions League campaign with a dominant 2-0 win over 10-man Napoli at the Etihad, as Erling Haaland hit a record-breaking milestone and Jeremy Doku produced a moment of brilliance to seal the points.

Barcelona kicked off their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign this Thursday with an away match at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United. Marcus Rashford was instrumental, netting twice and marking a historic moment for the Spanish side.

Marcus Rashford made his long-awaited debut for FC Barcelona in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, starting in Matchday 1 against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. By featuring in the game, the forward has now joined an exclusive group alongside an English legend in the club’s history.

Kevin De Bruyne’s return to Manchester City was cut short after Giovanni Di Lorenzo was sent off in the first half of the Champions League clash at the Etihad.

This Monday, September 22, the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony — one of the most prestigious honors in world soccer — will take place in Paris. Kylian Mbappe is among the finalists for the trophy, based on his performances for Real Madrid and France last season. Still, that hasn’t stopped him from making a significant decision.

Newcastle and Barcelona played out an entertaining but goalless first half in their Champions League clash at St James’ Park. 

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made headlines, this time off the soccer field. The Portuguese superstar purchased 100% of the Lisbon Racket Centre, investing around €5 million (about $5.4 million) between the acquisition and renovations. The facility, located in Oeiras—a town in the Lisbon district with nearly 100,000 residents—is designed primarily for padel, one of the fastest-growing racket sports worldwide.

In recent years, Manchester United have been plagued by poor front office decisions that have had a direct impact on their on-field performances. At the same time, Manchester City have risen to power as one of Europe’s elite clubs. That trend appears to be continuing this year, with new reports linking Pep Guardiola to a rising star from their crosstown rivals.

It was a night to remember in Munich as the home supporters witnessed their star striker reach yet another career milestone. Bayern Munich cruised past Chelsea with a 3-1 victory in its UEFA Champions League clash, but the headlines belonged to one man. With a brace that left the visitors stunned, Harry Kane not only powered his side to victory but also earned his place among some of soccer’s greatest names — Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar — by entering an exclusive Champions League club.