News Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Carlstrand double sinks Örgryte as AIK turn it around

Linus Carlstrand did not wait. Your team flipped the 0–3 home defeat from six days earlier and won 4–2 at Örgryte on Saturday, and the 21-year-old grabbed two of the goals. He ran straight to the away supporters after finding the net. "It's something I've dreamed of since I was a kid.…

Helstrup: not good enough for Europe after Degerfors loss

Your manager did not sugarcoat it after Malmö FF 1–2 Degerfors on Sunday. "We are not good enough to go out and compete in Europe right now," Helstrup said after the fifth home defeat in eight Allsvenskan matches.…
Casseres bid lodged as Olympiacos scramble before Dutch trip

Olympiacos have submitted an official proposal to Toulouse for Venezuelan international captain Cristian Casseres, as the club moves to strengthen a midfield that looked blunt in the goalless Champions League qualifier against NEC. The 0–0 draw at Karaiskakis was met with full-time whistles, and Mendilibar admitted the side fell short of expectations.…

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Bryne take all three points away at Sogndal
Bryne picked up three points on the road at Sogndal, a result that will lift spirits after a tough run in the league. The performance was built on the compact defensive shape the side has leaned on all season, absorbing pressure and picking their moments.…
Anderlecht leave it late as PAOK face a two-goal mountain
Anderlecht beat La Louvière 2–1 in the Belgian league, and the goals came deep. Moussa N'Diaye equalised in the 83rd minute, then Ishaq Abdulrazak won it with a buzzer beater in the 90+5th.…
Filip Lukic on AIK's radar ahead of the Djurgården derby
Your club is moving for Vasalunds IF midfielder Filip Lukic. The 19-year-old is on AIK's radar and a first contact has already been made.…
Rodri expected back next week as City reject Barcelona bid
Enzo Maresca expects Rodri to return with City next week. "At the moment, yes," the new manager said when asked if the Ballon d'Or winner stays.…
Garcia and Desers available as squad flies to Sofia for CSKA second leg
Your team flies to Bulgaria today for the second leg against CSKA 1948. The squad announcement comes at midday, and Jacob Nistrup could name four forwards in the traveling party.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Timber still weeks away as Arsenal fall to Dortmund
Jurrien Timber is not close to returning. Mikel Arteta said after Sunday's 3–2 Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund that the Dutch defender is still "weeks away".…
Chalobah joins Como, chaos in Malaysia, and two defenders injured
Your team's pre-season ended in farce on Sunday. Chelsea 3–3 against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia, and the match descended into chaos after a heavy challenge on Liam Delap.…
Wheatley set for Everton exit as Rashford returns to Carrington
Everton are reportedly in the lead to sign Ethan Wheatley from Manchester United this summer. The young forward spent time on loan at Lincoln City and now looks set for a permanent move.…
Haksabanovic fires at young players after fifth home loss
Malmö FF 1–2 Degerfors at Eleda Stadion on Sunday, and Dijan Vukojević scored one that will be replayed for years. He spotted Robin Olsen off his line and hit it from inside his own half.…
Olympiacos bid for Toulouse midfielder Cristian Cásseres
Olympiacos have submitted an official bid to Toulouse for Venezuelan international midfielder Cristian Cásseres, as the club look to reinforce their midfield ahead of a demanding stretch. The offer arrives with the team under pressure, a goalless home draw against NEC in Champions League qualifying was met with whistles at the Karaiskakis and sharp criticism of the side's attacking output.…Weekly Analysis
Iraola's Anfield bow ends in Monaco collapse as defensive questions linger
Liverpool were 2–0 up at Anfield after 29 minutes. Florian Wirtz scored, Alexander Isak scored, and the new era under Andoni Iraola had lift-off.…Weekly Analysis
PSV stumble on opening night as Bosz faces early questions
Michut curled it into the top corner in the 92nd minute, and the Philips Stadion went silent. PSV 2–2 Fortuna Sittard, opening night of the title defence, two points gone before Ajax and Feyenoord have even played.…Weekly Analysis
Mourinho sets the tone as Real Madrid's pre-season rolls on
José Mourinho is back at Real Madrid and the first thing you notice is that nobody looks comfortable. That is the point.…Weekly Analysis
Hammarby dismantle Häcken without Besara as the title race tightens
Rydström benched his captain and Hammarby played their best football of the season. That is not a coincidence, and it is not a crisis.…Weekly Analysis
PAOK take two European hits as Anderlecht showdown looms
Two European ties, two defeats, zero room left for error. Brann knocked PAOK out of Champions League qualifying with a 3–2 win, and Anderlecht left Toumba with a 0–1 first-leg victory in the Europa League third qualifying round.…Weekly Analysis
AIK turn the week around with 4–3 comeback in Gothenburg
AIK went to Gamla Ullevi on Saturday with 13 first-team players unavailable and came back with three points. Örgryte 3–4 AIK.…Weekly Analysis
Tetey closes in on return as Panathinaikos head to Sofia
Four first-team players out. Two deadline-day signings in.…Weekly Analysis
Mount injury scare overshadows Tielemans debut as Rashford returns
Mason Mount limped off 34 minutes into Manchester United's 1–1 draw with PSG in Gothenburg on Saturday. Michael Carrick said it was a precaution.…Weekly Analysis
Chelsea end pre-season tour with a messy 3–3 draw and more questions than answers
Chelsea drew 3–3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday, and then the weird part happened. A penalty shootout was written into the contract, Kevin Campello, Chelsea's head of first-team operations, was heard saying as much pitchside, and both teams simply walked off anyway.…Weekly Analysis
Guimaraes signs, Arsenal lose Emirates Cup, left-wing chase drags on
Bruno Guimaraes completed his £75m move from Newcastle on Saturday and sat in the stands to watch his new team lose 2–3 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup the following afternoon. He called it "a challenge I need" in his first interview, and it only took one pre-season friendly to show him exactly how much of one this is.…Weekly Analysis
Everything flows through Lukaku now
Fenerbahçe are closing in on Romelu Lukaku. Personal terms are done.…