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Cristiano Ronaldo headed in his 979th career goal to help Al-Nassr defeat Abha 2-1 at home, securing their sixth league win. The 41-year-old was named Man of the Match and later posted "Hard work pays off" on social media. Al-Nassr now sit level on 15 points with Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah at the top of the table.

The Washington Spirit signed Tanzanian forward Clara Luhanga, while the Denver Summit brought in Cameroonian striker Naomi Eto from Paris Saint-Germain, further expanding the African roster in the NWSL. Luhanga becomes the first Tanzanian player in league history after leading the Saudi Women's Super League scoring charts, while Eto arrives after winning the African Women's Nations Cup, with both signings aimed at bolstering their respective teams' attacking capabilities.

This article reviews the top players on the UEFA Champions League's all-time goalscoring and assist lists. Cristiano Ronaldo leads both charts with 140 goals and 42 assists, followed by Lionel Messi with 129 goals and 40 assists. Legendary players such as Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, and Thomas Muller also feature prominently on the rankings.

In the opening Champions League round, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres all lit up on the same night, shifting the Ballon d'Or race from a likely Dembele repeat into a three-way showdown. The author invites readers to share their favorite in the comments and win an ad-free privilege, with new hot topics arriving before 10:00 tomorrow.

In the Champions League first round, Arsenal beat Napoli 1-0 away, with Odegaard scoring the winning goal before the end to secure the opening victory. Manager Arteta praised his decisive role, noting his four goals in five matches and excellent form. Arsenal had 26 shots, a record for away games in the Champions League, but won by just one goal. Odegaard said he chose to shoot from distance due to tight marking, successfully breaking the deadlock.

Liverpool's new signing Barcola clocked 35.93km/h in less than 10 minutes as a substitute in his Premier League debut, leading this season's speed rankings. However, the achievement remains notably short of the Premier League's all-time speed record and hasn't yet cracked the historical top 10, with Tottenham defender Van der Fijn still firmly holding the historical lead.

Romano's "Here We Go" confirmation sees Messi acquire 100% of Segunda Division side Eldense, following his April purchase of fifth-tier Cornella. Eldense are bottom of the Segunda with just 2 points from four games and have already parted ways with their manager, while Marca reports Messi plans to settle in Elda after retirement.

With Napoli set to host Premier League champions Arsenal in the Champions League opener, the club is grappling with a critical midfield shortage following Scott McTominay's emergency heart surgery and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's failed fitness assessment. Despite having only four midfielders available, manager Massimiliano Allegri insists on maintaining his 4-3-3 formation and will select three starters from De Bruyne, Gilmour, Lobotka, and Vega.

Philippines women's national team record appearance holder Harley Lang has officially joined Brisbane Roar, set to compete in the 2026-27 AFLW season. The 31-year-old defensive star is renowned for her 106 international caps and previously led the Philippines to their first-ever World Cup victory. The club's head coach has highly praised her leadership qualities and defensive prowess. Lang has won multiple titles in both the Philippine and Thai leagues, and she will give her all to propel the AFLW campaign in the new season.

In the opening Champions League group stage match, Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 away from home. Haaland scored a brace to tie Aguero with 59 goals, becoming the club's joint top scorer in Champions League history. New signing Enzo Fernandez assisted the first goal with a pinpoint cross and described Haaland as a 'beast' after the game.

In a Champions League match, Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 away. Haaland scored twice and was named Player of the Match, but a late clash with Rosario after being pulled saw both players receive yellow cards. Haaland's stats (6 shots, 4 on target, 4 fouls) were all game-highs. The controversial officiating decision has sparked fan debate over whether the yellow card was fair.

Real Betis marked their Champions League return after 21 years with a 3-2 away win over Lille, as 24-year-old Irish striker Troy Parrott netted a 30-yard decider in the 53rd minute. The goal came just four days after his last-gasp winner against Real Madrid, and he has quickly made his mark just three weeks after joining Betis.

Bayern CEO publicly denied rumors, saying no formal offer was received for Olise this summer, and stressed the player is a core member of the team, making exit rumors untrue. However, when discussing his future, he did not give a clear commitment, only saying "promises are tricky." Meanwhile, regarding Kane's extension, both sides have positive intentions, but contract details were not disclosed.

A former Premier League great has again criticized Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, believing his style is more suited to defense and that he may struggle to nail down a starting spot at top clubs; despite Rice's strong start to the new season, the pundit questions his all-round technical game. Meanwhile, Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 with Rice playing the full match, extending their perfect start, with upcoming fixtures away to Napoli and against Sunderland.

Galatasaray striker Osimhen is expected to miss two to three weeks with a moderate to severe right adductor strain, ruling him out of the Champions League opener against Sporting CP and Nigeria's two AFCON qualifiers. With 6 goals and 2 assists in 4 league games this season, his absence is a major blow to both club and country, though he could return before Barcelona's visit on October 13.

In the first round of the Champions League, Manchester City travel to Porto with new coach Maresca aiming for a winning start. Haaland could move clear in seventh place on the Champions League all-time scoring list with a goal. City's four summer signings — Enzo, Anderson, Ndiaye, and Bouaddi — bought for 530 million euros, are expected to make their European debuts. City have remained unbeaten in their opening UCL match in the last seven seasons and boast potent attacking form.

MLS Power Rankings see a major reshuffle: Griezmann's hot streak continues with a goal in Orlando's 1-0 win over San Diego, keeping him involved in eight goals in eight appearances as Orlando climb into the Eastern playoff spots. Nashville still hold a 10-point lead despite a 0-0 draw; Vancouver blew a lead in a 3-1 loss to St. Louis; Miami conceded two more penalties in a 2-2 draw; Philadelphia extended their unbeaten run to eight; Portland's Vincent Jansen and Toronto's Josh Sargent both scored hat-tricks; San Jose conceded a 97th-minute equalizer against Austin.

In the final round of the Women's Basketball World Cup group stage, China defeated Italy 71-51, finishing second in Group D with a 2-1 record to advance. Luo Xinyu and Yang Shuyu hit early threes, and Han Xu dominated inside, giving China a 19-point halftime lead. Despite an opponent rally, three fourth-quarter threes sealed the win. They will face Puerto Rico in the first knockout match.

Edu Gaspar has terminated his contract with Nottingham Forest and no longer serves as Global Director of Football. He joined in July 2025 after many years at Arsenal. During his tenure, Forest experienced turbulence, narrowly avoiding relegation by five points last season. Igor Jesus aims for the Champions League, but his future remains uncertain.

Chelsea suffered their first defeat of the season, losing 1-2 to Arsenal, and have conceded seven goals in their first three league matches. Manager Alonso said the defensive problems must be solved urgently, while admitting Caicedo was brought back too early last time; he will now carefully assess the injury to avoid repeating the mistake. The team feels the pain but will adjust positively and continue to fight for wins.