Key Updates: Trubin Starts, ter Stegen First Choice, Benzema Struggles
Tuesday’s top sports news, September 15, 2026.
European football
Roman Yaremchuk has been included in Olympiacos’ squad for the UEFA Europa League, stepping in due to an injury sustained by another forward.
Anatoliy Trubin will serve as the starting goalkeeper for Benfica in select matches, including some critical fixtures, though not across the entire season.
UEFA has announced the venues for the UEFA Champions League finals in 2028 and 2029, selecting some of the most iconic stadiums in football history.
Additionally, the locations for the upcoming finals of all European club competitions have been revealed, with Astana hosting a final for the first time.
Jürgen Klopp has named Marc-André ter Stegen as the successor to Manuel Neuer in the Germany national team.
The UEFA Nations League is transitioning to a new structure featuring three divisions, accompanied by a complex system for promotion and relegation.
Transfers
Karim Benzema is reportedly interested in returning to Europe, specifically aiming to join Bayer Leverkusen, though the club has already denied these claims.
Enzo Fernández is no longer a player for River Plate, but his recent transfer to Manchester City has brought financial benefits to his former club.