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The Cincinnati Bengals are going with Jake Browning, for now, as their starting quarterback in the wake of the crushing injury news concerning Joe Burrow, but they have made two additions at the game’s most important position. Burrow is set to miss three months after suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury, which will require surgery, in the Bengals’ 31-27 …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Atletico Madrid’s “mentality” makes the LaLiga side difficult opponents in the clubs’ opening match of the 2025/26 Champions League. Atleti have reached at least the quarter-finals on seven occasions since Diego Simeone took charge in 2011, as well as winning the Spanish title in 2013/14 and 2020/21 . “Last time I faced them, [Antoine] Griezmann …

Arsenal open their Champions League campaign against Athletic Bilbao tonight, looking to build on their solid start to the season. The Gunners have won three of their opening four Premier League games with the only blemish being the 1-0 defeat at champions Liverpool before the international break. Mikel Arteta has overseen a summer recruitment drive that means Arsenal are better …

Alexander Isak is in the Liverpool squad for their Champions League opener with Atletico Madrid. The Sweden international, who joined Liverpool in a £125million British-record move from Newcastle United on deadline day, has yet to make his debut for the Reds and was not included in the squad for last Sunday’s win over Burnley. Isak did play for Sweden during …

Seven months after going through the play-offs to reach the Champions League knockout stage, holders Paris Saint-Germain are targeting a more convincing league phase in 2025/26. The Ligue 1 leaders are perfect in four matches this season and start their European campaign against an Atalanta side who followed up draws with Pisa and Parma with a 4-1 home win over …

Arsenal open their Champions League campaign at Athletic Bilbao tonight. The Gunners reached the semi-finals last year, losing to Paris Saint-Germain, and will hope to go at least one better having bolstered their squad over the summer. Athletic, last season’s Europa League semi-finalists, have made a strong start to the Liga season but lost at home to Alaves at the …

Borussia Dortmund have unveiled – and swiftly debuted – their bold new away kit for the 2025/26 season. The shirt arrives in a striking mix of white, black, and high-voltage neon yellow. A clean white base is lit up with bold black sleeves and vibrant yellow accents, designed as a true reflection of the electric energy that encapsulates the Westfalenstadion. …

Wayne Rooney has shared an emotional tribute to his friend and boxing legend Ricky Hatton following the tragic news of his death at just 46 years old. Hatton, a former world champion boxer, was found dead at his Manchester home on September 14. While the cause of death has not been revealed, police have confirmed that it is not being …

Arsenal will start their Champions League campaign against Athletic Club on the road this evening. Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori has revealed an unexpected footballing idol – and it’s not who many would have guessed. In a recent exclusive interview with VERSUS, the Italy international spoke candidly about everything from his role as an ambassador for adidas’ underwear line, to who he thinks has the best hair at Arsenal (Noni Madueke, for the record). But it was …

Paris Saint-Germain head into the defence of their Champions League title as a more confident team than the one that went on to clinch an historic treble, according to coach Luis Enrique. Atalanta visit the Parc des Princes on Wednesday as PSG begin their league phase campaign with a tricky clash with their Serie A opponents. Liverpool and Barcelona are …

Lamine Yamal will reportedly miss Barcelona’s Champions League opener at Newcastle United after missing training again on Tuesday. Yamal did not feature on Sunday as Barca put Valencia to the sword with an emphatic 6-0 win, in which Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski all scored doubles. The 18-year-old is dealing with back problems, with his injury status leading to …

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has dismissed reports that franchise co-owner Tom Brady meets offensive co-ordinator Chip Kelly several times a week after the NFL legend was seen in the coaches’ booth during the team’s 20-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. Seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady wore a headset and looked at a tablet as …

Paris Saint-Germain pair Ousmane Dembele and Désiré Doue are “continuing to receive treatment” as the Champions League holders prepare for the start of their title defence. PSG host Atalanta on Wednesday as they begin their campaign to retain the trophy they won for the first time last season. Dembele and Doue were critical to that triumph, the latter scoring twice …

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith says he has “got to learn” from a forgettable performance as his team lost their first home game of the NFL season 20-9 to the Los Angeles Chargers. Smith’s costly mistake led to a Chargers field goal on the first offensive play of a game the 34-year-old finished with 180 passing yards on 43 …