Football news for 11 September 2026
Archive of Sportpul publications and latest material.
11 September 2026
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Matches
Mastantuono scores first Fiorentina goals in Venezia win
The Argentine, on loan from Real Madrid, ended a five-game drought with two goals in one minute as Fiorentina beat Venezia 2-1 away.
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Football
Arsenal launch cost review with Boston Consulting Group
Arsenal have hired BCG to review non-footballing costs, just months after their first Premier League title in 22 years, unsettling commercial staff.
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Interviews
De la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to win Ballon d'Or
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal can win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, also naming Mikel Oyarzabal a snub and praising Xavi Espart's rise.
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Transfers
Khlusevich leaves Spartak, joins Rostov
Spartak paid Daniil Khlusevich €345,000 to end his contract early, less than the €1.2m sought; the defender has now signed a two-year deal with Rostov.
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Interviews
Mbappé Hits Back at Viral 'Dictator' Memes
The Real Madrid forward says AI memes comparing him to dictators reveal a lack of political and human awareness, though he laughs off Dembélé's 'Mobut' nickname.
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Injuries
Dmitri Barinov Undergoes Knee Surgery in Munich
CSKA Moscow midfielder Dmitri Barinov had successful surgery on ACL and MCL damage sustained against Lokomotiv, with recovery time not yet disclosed.
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Injuries
Nathan Collins doubt for Ireland with calf injury
Ireland captain Nathan Collins will miss the start of the Nations League campaign after picking up a calf injury in Brentford's draw with Sunderland.
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Football
Man Utd ban 685 season ticket holders over touting
United revoked 685 season tickets after probing 1,617 accounts for touting; fan group The 1958 plans a protest before Sunday's derby.
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Transfers
Hakim Ziyech signs for Botafogo until 2028
The Moroccan winger joins as a free agent after leaving Wydad, but needs about two weeks of treatment before he can make his debut.
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Matches
Mourinho, Ødegaard and Batrakov Star in UCL Round 1
Mourinho beat his former club, Ødegaard rescued Arsenal, and Batrakov made his Champions League debut for Galatasaray on a dramatic opening matchday.
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Transfers
Courtois Extends Real Madrid Contract to 2028
Thibaut Courtois has agreed a new Real Madrid deal running through 2028, adding at least a year to his current contract, Fabrizio Romano reports.
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Matches
Bruno Fernandes limps out after Man Utd's Sabah win
Fernandes played 90 minutes and scored in United's 4-0 Champions League win but was seen leaving Old Trafford limping before Sunday's derby with City.
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Results
Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce manager after Roma draw
Kartal quit minutes after Fenerbahce's 1-1 Champions League draw with Roma, telling club president Aziz Yildirim a bottle thrown from the stands prompted his exit.
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Injuries
Jurrien Timber nears Arsenal return for Sunderland trip
Mikel Arteta says Timber has trained all week and could feature at Sunderland, while Mosquera remains a doubt after missing the last two games.
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Transfers
Lewis Hall signs new long-term deal at Newcastle
Newcastle's left-back has agreed a contract extension to 2031, ending Manchester United's summer interest in the England international.
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Results
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr grind past bottom side Abha
Ronaldo scored and rallied his teammates before kickoff as Al-Nassr edged struggling Abha 2:1, keeping pace with Al-Hilal atop the table.
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Transfers
Alvarado Agrees to Move to Spartak Moscow
Roberto Alvarado has agreed to join Spartak Moscow from Guadalajara, with the transfer set to be discussed by both clubs in January, sources say.
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Matches
Como Rout RB Leipzig 4-1 on Champions League Debut
Fabregas's side hammered Leipzig at the Stadio Sinigaglia, but the coach urged humility as Como turn focus to Serie A's Parma clash.
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Interviews
Scaloni's Argentina future in doubt as Samuel departs
Walter Samuel is leaving Scaloni's coaching staff as the Argentina boss weighs a new contract amid Messi's retirement and unpaid AFA bonuses.
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Results
Manchester United and Bayern Munich Rout Champions League Rivals
United beat Sabah 4-0 and Bayern beat Bodø/Glimt 5-0 as the Champions League league phase opened, while Spartak's deadline-day move for Samorodov collapsed.
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Injuries
Barcola Cleared to Face Fulham After Injury Scare
Andoni Iraola confirmed Bradley Barcola avoided injury after going off with cramp in Liverpool's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, easing France squad fears.
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Interviews
Mbappé Dismisses Criticism Over Off-the-Ball Work
The Real Madrid forward says he doesn't take offside-the-ball criticism personally, insisting his job is simply to score more goals than the opponent.
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Transfers
Clearlake Capital Set to Take Full Control of Chelsea
Clearlake is nearing a deal to buy out Todd Boehly and Mark Walter's stakes in Chelsea, valuing the club at around £5bn and ending its four-way ownership.
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Interviews
Thiago Silva Disagrees With Ancelotti's Brazil Rebuild
The Fluminense veteran said Brazil should not drop experienced players in favour of youth, but stressed Ancelotti has the final say on squad selection.
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