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After the international break, Europe’s top football leagues are about to reignite. In Serie A, the fifth round will feature a highly anticipated showdown—the Italian “Derby d’Italia” between Inter Milan and Juventus.

At 00:00 Beijing time on the early morning of September 14, the third round of Serie A will feature the Italian “Derby d’Italia,” with Juventus hosting Inter Milan.

The South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup have concluded, with Bolivia clinching the intercontinental playoff berth at the last moment. As a result, two of the six intercontinental playoff spots have now been confirmed.

On the players’ side, Argentina forward Lionel Messi topped the scoring charts with 8 goals, while Colombia midfielder James Rodríguez finished as the assists leader.

In the 7th round of La Liga, the Madrid Derby is set to take place. Mundo Deportivo reports that the fixture schedule favors Real Madrid.

In the sixth round of Group E in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Morocco hosted Niger and delivered a resounding 5-0 victory

In the fifth round of Group D in the European qualifiers for the World Cup, Ukraine hosted France at the Wroclaw Municipal Stadium. In the first half, Barkala assisted Olise to score.

Although the transfer windows for the five major leagues have closed, some free agents can still provide valuable contributions to various teams. The Daily Mail has selected the best lineup of free agents, including Eriksen, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tomiyasu, and Ziyech.

In the fifth round of Group I of the European qualifiers for the World Cup, Italy faced Estonia at the Stadio della Squadra Azzurra.

Even if he leaves Chelsea for another club, it is unlikely he will return to the top level, and his best chance for playing time may only come with mid-table or lower-tier teams.

“I am absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to return to Crystal Palace and to lead the club’s business operations at such an exciting moment in its journey.