The English Premier League announced the best players list for the sixth round, excluding Mohamed Salah despite his steady performance, as Liverpool suffered their first defeat this season against Crystal Palace.

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss the Champions League match against Barcelona due to a thigh injury. Captain Marquinhos remains out, while Dembélé and Désiré Doué are still recovering. Vitinha and João Neves return to strengthen the midfield.

UEFA suspended Dani Carvajal for two matches after his red card against Marseille, and he also suffers a right soleus muscle injury that will keep him out of Real Madrid's lineup for about four weeks, affecting his participation in key domestic and European games.

The ninth round of the Egyptian Premier League ended with Al Ahly defeating Zamalek 2-1 in the 131st derby, intensifying the competition for the league lead despite stable top and bottom standings. The round featured 21 goals, 44 yellow cards, and two red cards.

Robert Lewandowski's future at Barcelona is uncertain as his contract ends this season with no renewal plans. AC Milan has shown interest in signing the 37-year-old striker, who prefers to stay at Barcelona but awaits the club's official decision.

Zamalek's board called an emergency meeting to discuss the first team's situation after losing to Al Ahly. The meeting will focus on coach Yannick Ferreira's fate and the players' delayed payment issues.

FIFA annulled South Africa's 2-0 win over Lesotho in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to fielding an ineligible player, resulting in a 3-point deduction and South Africa dropping in the group standings.

The Danish Football Association has recalled Christian Eriksen to the national team for the matches against Belarus and Greece in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Eriksen returned after transferring to German club Wolfsburg and has begun to regain his fitness gradually.

UEFA has suspended Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid's coach, for one match due to unsporting conduct during the 2-3 loss against Liverpool on September 17. Liverpool was also fined for throwing objects during the match.

Zamalek secured fifth place at the 2025 Handball Club World Cup in Egypt by beating UAE's Sharjah 29-26 in a match that ended the first half tied at 14-14 with strong performances from both sides.