The lineup for the Ukraine national team against Georgia remains uncertain, but it is confirmed that Anatoliy Trubin will start as goalkeeper.
In European football, Luka Modrić scored yet another goal for the Croatia national team, proving that age is no barrier to performance.
By doing so, Modrić set a new age record for the Croatian national team, although he essentially surpassed his own previous record.
Manchester City remains confident that it can prove its financial innocence, according to statements from the club’s management.
The injury sustained by Kylian Mbappé while playing for the France national team has been reported as not serious, according to an insider source.
For Italy‘s national team, the current situation under Roberto Mancini offers one silver lining: things cannot get any worse.
Former player and pundit Roy Keane may transition from broadcasting to coaching, with Celtic reportedly eager to secure his leadership on the sidelines.
In transfer news, Italian international defender Giorgio Scalvini has signed a new contract with Atalanta, the club where he was developed through the youth academy.
Meanwhile, Kevin Schade could soon leave Brentford to join Manchester United, having started the season in impressive form.
Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in signing Ibrahim Maza from Bayer Leverkusen, who has started the season in outstanding fashion.
On another note, the Ukraine national team suffered a defeat against Czech Republic in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup, marking their first appearance at this level.
In an editorial reflection, September was a challenging month for Shakhtar Donetsk during the Soviet era. We revisited how they lost what was then the most likely title.
And finally, the statistic of the day: it had been eight years since the Spain national team last conceded two goals in a single match – until recently when they finally did.
