Real Madrid and Inter face off on Matchday 1 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League league phase, and here are all the live updates from this high-stakes matchup. The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League is officially underway. On Matchday 1 of the league phase, Real Madrid host Inter in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid have endured a rocky start to the 2026–27 season. They recently suffered a defeat to Real Betis in LaLiga, leading many to believe the squad has not yet found its footing under manager Jose Mourinho. In contrast, Inter have won all three of their opening fixtures in Serie A. The Nerazzurri are also coming off a 2025–26 domestic title run, establishing them as genuine contenders for the Champions League crown this campaign.
⚽ Champions League news from the 5.45pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Instagram | Read Football DailyHarry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been nominated for the women’s award.The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed by France Football magazine on Tuesday, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October. Ousmane Dembélé, who won the men’s award last year, has been nominated again, as has his France teammate Kylian Mbappé, who made history when he overtook Lionel Messi for all-time World Cup goals (22) at this summer’s tournament. Continue reading...
Team arriving late at their hotel in southern ItalyJurriën Timber in squad for first time since MayArsenal’s preparations for their opening Champions League game against Napoli have been disrupted after they were caught up in the travel chaos that affected airports across the United Kingdom.Mikel Arteta was forced to cancel his pre-match press conference at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday after Arsenal’s flight was severely delayed by an air-traffic control issue. The Arsenal manager and his players are understood to have remained at the club’s training ground in Hertfordshire as they waited for the delay to pass after completing their morning session as usual. Continue reading...
The men are to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court in January accused of attacking the 49-year-old supporter during a peaceful protest following United's 0-0 draw with Man City in April 2025.
Bellingham, Rice and Alex Greenwood also nominatedCeremony to move from Paris to London for 2026 awardsHarry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or with Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood nominated for the women’s award.The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed by France Football magazine on Tuesday, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October. Ousmane Dembélé, who won the men’s award last year, has been nominated again, as has his France teammate Kylian Mbappé, who made history when he overtook Lionel Messi for all-time World Cup goals (22) at this summer’s tournament. Continue reading...
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