NBC SportsUK government postpones plan to reintroduce fans
Premier League fans will not be heading back to stadiums any time soon.
AFPMarseille allege Neymar made racist remarks towards Japan's Sakai
Marseille claim to have footage of Neymar racially abusing Japanese right-back Hiroki Sakai during their Ligue 1 win over Paris Saint-German earlier this month, a source close to the club said on Tuesday.
AFPPlans to allow fans back into stadiums 'paused' due to virus spike
Plans to allow the phased return of fans to sporting venues in England from October 1 will be put on hold due to the sharp rise in coronavirus cases, ministers said on Tuesday.
AFPLuis Suarez suspected of cheating on Italian exam
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez is suspected of cheating to pass his Italian language test with the help of his teachers, the Perugia prosecutor's department in charge of the investigation said on Tuesday.
Reuters VideosInter sign midfielder Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros
SHOWS: BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 27, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 1. ARTURO VIDAL WEARING FACE MASK BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 11, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 2. VIDAL GIVING THUMBS UP 3. VIDAL COMPLETING DRILL BY SHOOTING AT GOAL BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - SEPTEMBER 7, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 4. VIDAL DURING BUNGEE EXERCISE LISBON, PORTUGAL (FILE - AUGUST 13, 2020) (UEFA - NO RESALES. NO COMMERCIAL USE. MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY "©UEFA 2020) 5. VARIOUS OF VIDAL DURING RONDO DRILL BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - AUGUST 31, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 6. VARIOUS OF VIDAL JOGGING BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 13, 2020) (LA LIGA HANDOUT - ACCESS ALL) 7. VARIOUS OF VIDAL GOING THROUGH DRILLS BARCELONA, SPAIN (FILE - MAY 8, 2020) (BARCA TV - DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO) 8. VIDAL DOING KEEPIE UPPIES JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA (FILE - JANUARY 8, 2020) (REUTERS - ACCESS ALL) 9. VIDAL AMONG TEAM MATES DURING RONDO DRILL STORY: Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal for one million euros ($1.17 million) on a permanent deal, the two clubs announced on Tuesday (September 22). Vidal, who joined Barca from Bayern Munich in 2018, will be reunited with Inter coach Antonio Conte, who signed him for Juventus in 2011 and where he stayed until 2015. "The Italian club will pay Barcelona 1 million euros in variables," Barcelona said in a statement https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/1837747/agreement-with-inter-milan-for-the-transfer-of-arturo-vidal. "Barcelona would like to publicly express their gratitude to Arturo Vidal for his commitment and dedication and wishes him all the best for the future." Vidal made 96 appearances for Barca in two seasons, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions, helping the Spanish side win the La Liga title in 2018-19. ($1 = 0.8516 euros) (Production: Andy Ragg)
AFP'Warrior' Vidal joins Inter to continue Barcelona exodus
Inter Milan have completed a deal to sign Arturo Vidal from Barcelona for 1 million euros ($1.17 million), the clubs announced on Tuesday.
AFPGuardiola says Man City squad is stretched to its limit
Pep Guardiola said his squad is stretched to the limit as Manchester City prepare to launch their League Cup defence after Monday's opening Premier League win against Wolves.
AFPMorata undergoes medical before Juve return
Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata underwent a medical on Tuesday ahead of a return to Juventus, the Serie A champions tweeted.
AFPBale agent blasts 'disgraceful' Real Madrid fans
Gareth Bale's treatment by Real Madrid fans was "disgraceful" and the Spanish club did not help the situation, according to the Wales attacker's agent.
Reuters VideosMorgan delighted with last minute Spurs move
PLEASE NOTE - SOUNDBITES OVERLAYED WITH VIDEO AT TIMES SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UK (RECENT) (SPURS TV - MUST COURTESY 'SPURS TV') 1. ALEX MORGAN IN NUMBER 13 SHIRT 2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "I'm really happy, I mean it's pretty awesome to meet the girls already and be in with the team. Just to be part of this organisation is pretty incredible. The rich history and the fact that the women's team has continued to improve year after year, I'm really happy to take this next step in my career." 3. MORGAN SITTING DOWN AT TRAINING SESSION 4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "Actually everything happened really fast. I was spending time in Orlando with my team in the NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) and it just hit me that I needed consistent games, consistent training, for an entire season. And Tottenham is obviously a huge club that was on my radar and within less than 48 hours we were able to get the deal signed and completed, and within 48 hours after that I'm pretty sure I landed here." 5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "You know I've just heard so many great things about the WSL (Women's Soccer League) and obviously there's been some huge signings in the recent years, and some of my team mates from the U.S. national team have come over, and the positive feedback I've gotten from a lot of my team mates and players that I know who are playing here. "I wanted to challenge myself and play in a different league than I'm used to, and just joining Spurs so spontaneously almost at last minute at the deadline right before the transfer close, there was just a lot of adrenaline and excitement as well that went along with that." 6. MORGAN POSING FOR PHOTOGRAPHER 7. (SOUNDBITE) (English) ALEX MORGAN SAYING: "I can't really think too much in the future without really sitting down for a long period of time and I don't have that amount of time to make that decision so drastic for my family, so whether that's three months, six months or even further, I'll take it one step at a time right now." 8. MORGAN TRAINING STORY: New Tottenham Hotspur Women signing Alex Morgan said she is delighted her whirlwind move to the London club went through so quickly. Spurs signed United States international and twice World Cup winner Alex Morgan on a season-long deal just days before the transfer window closed, leaving the 31-year-old little time to think about the decision. However speaking in London after training with her new team mates, Morgan said she was happy to make the move. "Just to be part of this organisation is pretty incredible. The rich history and the fact that the women's team has continued to improve year after year, I'm really happy to take this next step in my career," she said. "Tottenham is obviously a huge club that was on my radar and within less than 48 hours we were able to get the deal signed and completed, and within 48 hours after that I'm pretty sure I landed here." Morgan joins the north London club from National Women's Soccer League side Orlando Pride where she spent four seasons. An Olympic gold medallist, Morgan has scored 107 goals and grabbed 43 assists in 169 games for the U.S. and won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019. Morgan is the fifth high-profile U.S. international to join the WSL this season after Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis signed for Manchester City while Tobin Heath and Christen Press joined Manchester United. American players have looked to the WSL in search of more game time after the NWSL season in the U.S. was truncated this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan joins fellow Pride team mates Shelina Zadorsky and Alanna Kennedy, who also joined Spurs on loan in August. (Production: Andy Ragg)
AFPPSG submit Neymar-Alvaro video to league: reports
Paris Saint-Germain have sent French football authorities a video that some lip-reading experts say confirms Marseille defender Alvaro Gonzalez used a racial slur against Neymar, leading to an on-pitch brawl, Brazilian media reported.
NBC SportsSerie A wrap: ‘Benjamin Button’ Zlatan nabs 2; McKennie debuts for Juve
Fourteen of the Serie A's 20 teams debuted this weekend, as Atalanta and Inter Milan will start the season late along with Serie B playoff winners Spezia.
AFPGuardiola salutes 'incredible' Foden as Man City make winning start
Pep Guardiola labelled Phil Foden as "incredible" after Manchester City survived a scare to start their Premier League title challenge with a 3-1 win against Wolves on Monday.
The Associated PressThe Latest: Texas Tech football has no new positive tests
Texas Tech reported no positives among 360 COVID-19 tests conducted for football players and staff during three testing periods last week, which followed its first game. The latest numbers released Monday showed no active cases for the Red Raiders, who are scheduled to open Big 12 play Saturday at home against No. 8 Texas. Tech's overall numbers since getting back on campus this summer include reported recoveries of 75 football players and five staff members with the team.
NBC SportsChampions League qualifying: How to watch, start times, odds
Former USMNT midfielder Marsch manages Austria's Red Bull Salzburg toward the next round, while Molde right back Wingo came up with Seattle in MLS.
NBC SportsBundesliga: Takeaways from Week 1
Bayern Munich thumped Schalke 8-0, running its win streak in all competitions to 22. That's just two off the world record set by Brazil's Coritiba in 2011.
The Associated PressIbrahimović scores twice as Milan beats Bologna 2-0
Zlatan Ibrahimović scored twice to help AC Milan beat Bologna 2-0 in Serie A on Monday and keep the Rossoneri optimism alive at the start of the new season. Ibrahimović broke the deadlock 10 minutes from halftime with a powerful header on a Theo Hernández cross. The veteran forward doubled his tally from the penalty spot five minutes into the second half after Ismaël Bennacer was brought down on the edge of the area by Bologna defender Riccardo Orsolini.
AFPIbrahimovic brace gives AC Milan winning start
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as AC Milan got their Serie A campaign up and running with a 2-0 win over Bologna on Monday.
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De Bruyne: Man City did 'really well' v. Wolves
Kevin De Bruyne chats with the Sky Sports studio after Manchester City's 3-1 win over Wolves at Molineux.
NBC SportsPL Update: City outduel Wolves; Villa edge Blades
Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard recap the final two games in Matchweek 2, as Wolves hosted Man City at Molineux and Aston Villa faced off against Sheffield United.
NBC SportsGuardiola expected Man City rust in ‘good win’ over Wolves
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola got what he expected from a 3-1 season-opening win over Wolves at the Molineux Stadium.
AFPPremier League goal spree sets new record
The Premier League set a new record for the highest number of goals in a single round of matches on Monday as Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scored the milestone 44th against Wolves.
NBC SportsInstant reactions to Man City's win over Wolves
Hear from both managers and Nathan Ake as Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard analyze another exciting meeting between Wolves and Manchester City at Molineux.
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De Bruyne the architect of Man City's 3-1 win at Wolves
Kevin De Bruyne scored a penalty and had a hand in two other goals as Manchester City opened its English Premier League account winning at Wolverhampton 3-1 on Monday. Last season's player of the year in English football, De Bruyne has hit the ground running in the 2020-21 campaign with the kind of all-round midfield display that sets him apart. A surge into the Wolves area saw him brought down by Romain Saiss, and De Bruyne got up to convert the penalty himself in the 20th minute.
NBC SportsExtended highlights: Wolves 1, Manchester City 3
Manchester City survived a late Wolves fightback to claim a 3-1 victory at Molineux behind another masterful performance from Kevin De Bruyne.
Headlines
- Raúl Jiménez scores again, but Manchester City tops Wolves
- USMNT’s McKennie helps Juventus, Ronaldo win Serie A opener
- Liverpool tops 10-man Chelsea on Sadio Mané's two goals
- Leicester City invokes the Undertaker in announcing signing of Cengiz Ünder
- Tottenham spanks Southhampton as Son Heung-min scores four goals (video)
Premier League Standings
| Rank | Premier League | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
| 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| 10 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 13 | 2 | -1 | 3 | |
| 14 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 15 | 1 | -2 | 0 | |
| 16 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 17 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 18 | 2 | -4 | 0 | |
| 19 | 2 | -4 | 0 | |
| 20 | 2 | -6 | 0 | |
| Key | ||||
| Champions League (League Winners): Leicester City | ||||
| Champions League (League Position): Everton, Arsenal, Liverpool | ||||
| Europa Cup (League Position): Crystal Palace | ||||
| Relegation (League Position): Fulham, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion |
