Football: the main stories of 14.09.2026

Two goals down at home to Udinese and without Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter scored five to win 5-3, with Bonny getting the last. Roma had already won at Torino, so after 4 rounds the two clubs share top…

Published 15 September 2026 1 min read Sportpul editorial

Two goals down at home to Udinese and without Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter scored five to win 5-3, with Bonny getting the last. Roma had already won at Torino, so after 4 rounds the two clubs share top spot in Serie A. Como are third after beating Parma. The win may still cost Inter: John Stones pulled up in his first start for the club. Cristian Chivu said games this open were necessary, but added that "nobody's perfect". Barella had spoken of looking for positives after the side's first defeat, against Real Madrid.

Calhanoglu sidelined for Inter's clash with Udinese

West Ham have lost Ludek Miklosko, who has died at 64. He played almost 400 games in goal for them in the 1990s, and the fans were still singing his name long after he left. Ecuador's federation has named Marcelo Gallardo, formerly of River Plate, as head coach. On Tuesday UEFA is expected to approve a Champions League-style format for the Nations League and for European and World Cup qualifying.

Marcelo Gallardo Named Ecuador Head Coach

Luis de la Fuente, 65, is close to a new Spain contract running to 2030.
Lamine Camara has spoken about his deadline-day move to Chelsea, which fell through when Monaco pulled out.
Questions remain over the Premier League's two VAR systems and Haaland's winner in the derby. Michael Carrick called that decision "staggering" on Sunday.
One outlet's round-up of the weekend has City beating United in the Manchester derby, and Liverpool and Chelsea dropping points.
Spartak beat Rostov 3-0 and Krasnodar drew 1-1 with Akron.
In comments carried by one outlet, Sergei Tashuyev said some Zenit players have had their fill of winning.
Nigeria's federation says it will play its senior side against Russia in Nizhny Novgorod on 6 October.
One outlet reports that Bruma has joined Aris after agreeing to end his Benfica contract.
According to one report, Andriy Yarmolenko has 124 Ukrainian league goals, level with Maksim Shatskikh's record.
One outlet reports that Porto beat Leixões 9-2 and stay top of Série 1.
A knee problem is behind Beñat Turrientes' absence from Real Sociedad's line-ups, according to one outlet.
Dinamo Barnaul host KDV in the Second League B.
Al Nassr visit Al Ain on Tuesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo set to play in the AFC Champions League.