News Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Geiger and Pavey back in training ahead of the derby

Sunday is coming, and the squad picture just improved. Yannick Geiger and Charlie Pavey are back in full training. Taha Ayari, Axel Kouame and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos remain in rehab. With Amel Mujanic suspended for the derby and the squad already heavily depleted, two senior names returning is real news.…

Panathinaikos advance past CSKA 1948, next the playoff

Cyriel Dessers keeps finding the net in the Conference League. One goal per game for Panathinaikos so far in Europe this summer.…
Bruno warns Anderlecht: 'We have nothing in hand yet'

Vítor Bruno is not counting the job done. The Anderlecht manager said it straight: "We hebben nog niets in handen", meaning we have nothing in hand yet.…

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Olympiacos out of Champions League qualifying as NEC win in extra time
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United beat Leeds on penalties at Croke Park after Zirkzee opener
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Degerfors' new signing debuts as Malmö fall again at home
Malmö FF's home struggles continued Sunday as Degerfors won 2–1 at Eleda Stadion, and it was a debutant who helped seal it. Karim Boutera, Degerfors' new signing on a contract through 2030, made his first appearance in the victory over your team.…
Enzo Fernandez deadline, Sociedad friendly and a Chelsea Women win
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Dessers delivers as Panathinaikos reach the playoffs
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Konsa tops Arsenal's defensive shortlist
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Kurtulus and Busanello back for Malmö FF before GAIS
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Emre Mor's extra-time winner knocks Olympiacos out of the Champions League
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