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Torino vs Milan: probable lineups, kickoff and stakes
Torino vs Milan opens AC Milan’s Serie A season at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, with Ruben Amorim’s side short on certainty and Rafael Leão out injured.
Elche CF vs FC Barcelona standings: early LaLiga test
Barcelona opened their 2026-27 LaLiga season away at Elche CF, with the defending champions chasing a winning start at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. The match also came with team-news concerns, including injuries on both sides and Barcelona’s heavy recent edge in the head-to-head.
Rennes vs PSG: Heatwave forces venue switch
Rennes vs PSG was moved to Brittany after heatwave damage left the Parc des Princes pitch unplayable, with PSG salvaging a draw thanks to Ferran Torres’ two goals.
Roma vs Fiorentina: How to Watch, Start Time and Lineups
Roma vs Fiorentina opens the 2026/27 Serie A season at the Stadio Olimpico, with kick-off set for August 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM. Roma will stream on Paramount+, while UK viewers can watch on DAZN as Gian Piero Gasperini and Fabio Grosso make early selection calls.
LASK Eliminate Celtic in Dramatic Champions League Play-off Comeback
lask vs celtic ended in a stunning turnaround in Austria, with Celtic losing a 3-0 first-leg cushion and Martin O'Neill calling it a “massive disappointment.” LASK go into the Champions League, while Celtic drop into the Europa League.
preston vs everton: Kickoff, TV, and team news
Preston vs Everton opens the Carabao Cup at Deepdale, with David Moyes back at his former club and Everton making two changes. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM, with streaming and broadcast options listed across several regions.
FC Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao standings after 2-0 win
Raphinha and Fermín López scored as Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0, a result that strengthened Hansi Flick’s side in an early LaLiga test at Spotify Camp Nou.
spurs vs charlton: Sávio scores on debut in 5-1 win
Sávio marked his Tottenham debut with a goal as Spurs beat Charlton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup. Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies also scored in a night that sent Tottenham into round three.
Racing Santander vs Elche Preview: Lineups, Form, Edge
Racing Santander vs Elche arrives Friday at Campos de Sport de El Sardinero with both sides stuck on one point. Racing sit 13th, Elche 18th, and the meeting opens round three with early pressure on both clubs.
al-nassr vs al-taawoun lineups: Ronaldo starts again
al-nassr vs al-taawoun brings Cristiano Ronaldo back in the starting XI as Al-Nassr chase a fourth straight Saudi Pro League win on Friday evening.
palace vs man city: lineups, injuries and kick-off
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City heads into Friday Night Football at Selhurst Park with selection questions on both sides. Palace are trying to recover from an opening-day loss to Everton, while City arrive after a 2-1 win over Bournemouth and could hand Rayan Cherki a first start.
LOSC Lille vs Paris Saint-Germain F.C. standings: PSG rally
Marquinhos and Vitinha scored late as Paris Saint-Germain clawed back a 2-2 draw at Lille on August 28, 2026. The result kept PSG in the early Ligue 1 title picture while Lille stayed in the mix after a fast start at home.
wolves vs stoke city: live coverage, lineups and stakes
Wolves vs Stoke City carries early-season pressure for both sides, with Wolves top of the table and Stoke trying to avoid a third straight league defeat. BBC Sport is running live text coverage, while pre-match stats point to a tight contest at Molineux.
milan vs venezia: live stream, TV channel and kickoff time
AC Milan host Venezia at San Siro on Friday in Serie A’s second round. Here is the kickoff time, streaming detail and the team news shaping the match.
Spurs vs Newcastle: first win, debuts and Tonali reunion
Spurs vs Newcastle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brings two sides still chasing a first Premier League win, with new signings Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez in the spotlight.
spurs vs newcastle live: Marmoush and Gonzalez debut
Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United in spurs vs newcastle, with Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez both making their debuts. Both sides are still chasing a first league win after Spurs lost 3-0 at Brentford and Newcastle drew 2-2 with Liverpool.
Borussia Dortmund vs Hamburger SV standings and lineups
Borussia Dortmund host Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga opener at Signal Iduna Park, with kickoff set for 12:30 PM. Niko Kovac’s side are dealing with injuries and selection questions, while HSV arrive with their own attacking options and a first top-flight visit to Dortmund in years.
juventus vs parma: Spalletti seeks balance at Allianz
Juventus vs Parma returns Juventus to Allianz Stadium with a perfect Serie A start on the line. Luciano Spalletti’s side wants two wins from two after beating Frosinone 1-0, while Parma arrives after a 1-0 home loss to Cagliari.
Corinthians vs Santos lineups set for Brasileirão derby
Corinthians and Santos have named their lineups for Sunday’s Brasileirão clash at Neo Química Arena, with Memphis Depay starting and Neymar returning for Santos.
Brighton vs Tromso: Albion cruise into league phase
Brighton vs Tromso ended 4-0 at the Amex Stadium, sending Albion into the Conference League league phase after a goalless first leg in Norway. Charalampos Kostoulas, Maxim De Cuyper, Mats Wieffer and Olivier Boscagli scored in a dominant second leg.
Chelsea vs Brighton standings after 4-3 win
Chelsea survived a late Brighton push to win 4-3 at Stamford Bridge and stay perfect under Xabi Alonso. Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer scored for the hosts, while Brighton’s Malick Yalcouye and Pascal Gross kept the visitors in it until the final whistle.
deportivo vs valencia: lineups, form and head-to-head
Deportivo vs Valencia at Riazor brings an early-season check on two clubs looking for rhythm. Deportivo sit on five points and Valencia arrive after a loss, with the matchup history leaning strongly toward the visitors.
Burnley vs Middlesbrough ends 1-1 after late fightback
Burnley vs Middlesbrough finished level at Turf Moor after Ugo Raghouber’s second-half strike canceled out Aidan Morris’ first-half goal. The draw left Burnley still without a win in 90 minutes this season, while Middlesbrough stayed unbeaten in the league.
santos vs palmeiras: Kickoff, TV, and Neymar return
Santos host Palmeiras at Vila Belmiro in a Copa do Brasil second leg with a three-goal deficit and a semifinal place on the line. Neymar is back in the squad, while Palmeiras carry a 3-0 lead from the first leg.