Football Daily Digest – September 17, 2026

The latest football headlines, transfer updates, match reaction and talking points from across the game.

Raphinha Scores Hat-Trick as Barcelona Thrash Racing Santander 7-2

Raphinha netted a hat-trick to guide Barcelona to a dominant 7-2 victory over Racing Santander, keeping the defending champions top of La Liga with a perfect record of six consecutive wins.

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Todd Boehly Steps Down as Chelsea Chairman After Selling Shares

Chelsea have confirmed that Todd Boehly has sold his ownership stake in the Premier League club to Clearlake Capital, ending his four-year tenure as chairman.

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Lionel Messi Scores 100th Inter Miami Goal in Campeones Cup Victory

Lionel Messi reached a milestone of 100 goals for Inter Miami, scoring alongside Casemiro in a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul to secure the Campeones Cup title.

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Brighton Knock Manchester United Out of Carabao Cup After Comeback

Brighton fought back to eliminate Manchester United from the Carabao Cup, compounding a difficult week for manager Michael Carrick following a derby defeat and academy star JJ Gabriel’s transfer request.

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Jürgen Klopp Names 44-Player Germany Squad, Drops Deniz Undav

Germany manager Jürgen Klopp has selected 44 players across two squads for upcoming Nations League matches, notably omitting World Cup top scorer Deniz Undav and winger Leroy Sané.

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Cavan Sullivan Called Up as Christian Pulisic Misses Out on USA Squad

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to omit Christian Pulisic from the upcoming USA roster, while calling up highly rated teenagers Cavan Sullivan and Adri Mehmeti.

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Jürgen Klopp Urges Germany Team to Promote Positive Patriotism

Germany manager Jürgen Klopp spoke out against far-right political gains, stating he wants his team to reclaim national pride through positive, open, and diverse patriotism.

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Luis de la Fuente Signs Spain Contract Extension Until 2032

Spain’s World Cup-winning head coach Luis de la Fuente has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team for the next ten years, including the 2030 World Cup.

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Saudi Pro League Launches ‘Share and Earn’ Streaming Revenue Scheme

The Saudi Pro League has introduced an initiative allowing players like Cristiano Ronaldo to earn revenue by sharing match streaming links with their social media followers.

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Harry Kane Leads Ballon d’Or 2026 Power Rankings After Shortlist Reveal

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is the favorite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, leading the power rankings ahead of rivals like Rodri, Lamine Yamal, and Lionel Messi.

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Benfica Defeat AC Milan 2-0 in Europa League Opener

AC Milan suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Benfica to start their Europa League campaign, placing immediate pressure on manager Rúben Amorim.

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Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie Set to Return for Tottenham Against Aston Villa

Tottenham will welcome back full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie as they search for their first Premier League win and goal of the season against Aston Villa.

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Donyell Malen Becomes Europe’s Most Prolific Scorer Since Roma Debut

Former Aston Villa fringe player Donyell Malen has emerged as the most prolific goalscorer in Europe’s top five leagues since making his debut for Roma in January.

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Sunderland Beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in Historic European Return

Enzo Le Fée converted a second-half penalty to secure a 1-0 win for Sunderland over AZ Alkmaar, marking a successful return to European competition after 53 years.

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Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw Features Liverpool vs. Chelsea and Fleetwood vs. Arsenal

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup has been confirmed, with Liverpool set to host Chelsea at Anfield and League Two side Fleetwood Town hosting Arsenal.

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