All the Football news: the latest original articles from the SportNestra editorial team, with their sources.
FootballThe former striker reflects on a journey from racist abuse as a child to his current role at the club. He also explains what helped him consider a future beyond the pitch.
FootballAfter the 4-1 defeat in Como, Michael Carrick said he was “angry”. The result adds to a difficult start to the season for United.
FootballIn his new Sky Sports column, Andy Hinchcliffe praises Birmingham’s transformation and West Ham’s resilience, while explaining what is driving both sides.
FootballOn 2 October 2012, Alexis scored Barcelona’s first goal at Da Luz in a 0-2 Champions League win over Benfica. Carles Puyol’s injury, however, overshadowed the result.
FootballBeaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, Manchester United prompted a sharp bout of self-criticism from their manager, who apologised to the supporters.
FootballAston Villa made it three wins from three in the Champions League. Ross Barkley and Emiliano Buendía scored before Henrik Heggheim’s own goal and a late Peter Christiansen volley.
FootballAston Villa reached the 20-win mark in the Champions League after beating Viking, with only one club having got there faster.
FootballNico Paz scored twice and set up another goal as Como beat Manchester United. The result marks a major moment for the Italian club.
FootballLevante took all three points in their rearranged match against Athletic. Laporte was sent off as his side searched for a way back into the game.
FootballThe Portuguese midfielder scored his first goal for Madrid in the Champions League, putting his side ahead in the 43rd minute after a difficult first half.
FootballA video puts Davies in focus against Arsenal from a new position, as the London club had taken the lead through Eze.
FootballAfter saying he wanted to step back from the national team, the Real Madrid goalkeeper was removed from Belgium’s WhatsApp group. He had, however, changed his mind about retiring internationally after the World Cup.
FootballAs the season’s first Clasico approaches, September’s figures put Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid in online interest. Raphinha and Lamine Yamal also rank above Kylian Mbappé among the most-searched players.
FootballMilan is backing its supporters’ planned boycott of the trip to Udinese and is urging the Italian League to address away-ticket costs.
FootballTransfermarkt values Manchester United’s squad at €928.80m, against €568.15m for Como. Ahead of their Champions League meeting, Michael Carrick’s future is also shaping the exchanges between the managers.
FootballAt Velimir Perasovic’s presentation, Félix Fernández set out the club’s version of Paolo Galbiati’s departure. The sporting director says the former coach wanted to join Barça and part with three important players.
FootballThe goalkeeper says he is no longer in the chat used to share practical information with players. His removal comes after he made a possible return to the national team conditional on a particular circumstance.
FootballBayern Munich will be without Joshua Kimmich against Arsenal after the death of his father, Berthold, German media report.
FootballAustralia were bowled out for 99 by South Africa, whose remarkable fightback continued. A first-innings total of 425 has left Australia under mounting pressure.
FootballThe incident after Arsenal-Manchester United in October 2004 fuelled speculation for years. Fabregas later described how he threw the piece of pizza.
FootballPhil Brown, who worked as assistant manager and first-team coach alongside Allardyce, sees Bolton’s Danish contingent as central to the club’s progress from the Second Division to the Premier League.
FootballAgainst PSG, Barça’s goalkeeper made save after save and was named his team’s best player, with one exception: Xavi Espart.
FootballOn loan from Barcelona, Ronald Araujo says he is happy at Liverpool and keen to keep improving. His performances are fuelling the possibility of a purchase option being exercised.
FootballLiverpool came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League. Rio Ngumoha helped drive the turnaround with two assists.
FootballAtlético fought back to take a point at the MHPArena, but a late incident involving Hancko became a major source of frustration.
FootballParis Saint-Germain claimed a Champions League win over Barcelona in the third round of the league phase. The result came with a physical cost, as three players were affected and the club awaits medical examinations.
FootballBeaten after a run of 12 wins, Gordon acknowledged PSG’s superiority and urged his team to assess what must improve. The winger is already looking ahead to Sunday’s Clásico.
FootballMikel Arteta’s changes have helped Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Leeds. Against Forest, Noni Madueke came off the bench at half-time and scored the winner.
FootballGustavo Varela scored twice in Monza’s 4-0 win over Cagliari, taking his tally to eight goals in seven appearances. Benfica could have a say if another club makes a move.
FootballXavi Martín recounts the unusual decision that brought Yamal to La Masia at 12, and the factors behind it.