Damion Downs Gets His Shot as Pochettino’s USMNT Searches for a Striker
With Pepi, Balogun and Wright out, an emergency call-up now carries Pochettino’s striker hopes.
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Arteta Commits His Future to Arsenal as Premier League Champions Eye European Glory
Arsenal lock in Mikel Arteta on improved terms after the Premier League title that ended a 22-year drought.
Evann Guessand’s Crystal Palace Loan Hangs by a Thread as Aston Villa Return Looms
Pierre Sage has frozen out Evann Guessand, and Crystal Palace could send the forward back to Aston Villa in January.
Barcelona’s Attack Outpaces Real Madrid Early in La Liga
Barcelona have hit 26 goals in six games with no recognized striker, leaving Real Madrid and Mbappe trailing.
Pro Ref Admits Haaland Offside Error in Man City’s Win Over United
Pro Ref says VAR should have flagged Enzo Fernandez before Erling Haaland’s derby winner stood at Old Trafford.
Federico Chiesa Left Out of Liverpool’s Champions League Squad Again by Iraola
Federico Chiesa misses Liverpool’s Champions League squad for a second straight season as Iraola trims his options.
Wieffer’s Knee Injury Sidelines Brighton Defender Until October
Brighton’s Mats Wieffer faces weeks out after a freak facial blow twisted his knee at Chelsea.
Kylian Mbappé’s Spot-Kick Struggles Resurface After Real Madrid’s Loss at Betis
Kylian Mbappé’s penalty miss rate sits above 20 percent at Real Madrid after his stoppage-time miss against Real Betis.
Nkunku, Diaby and Fuellkrug Lead Bundesliga Homecoming Wave Amid Premier League Spending Spree
Bundesliga clubs brought back Nkunku, Diaby and Fuellkrug on cut-price deals as Premier League spending hit new records.
Folarin Balogun’s Everton Transfer U-Turn Headlines a Wild Deadline Day Recap
Folarin Balogun’s Everton move collapse, MLS’s US Open Cup return and the Champions League draw dominate this week’s soccer talk.