Less than two weeks before the crucial World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda, coach Vladimir Bettkovic announced the player call-ups. The focus remains on securing qualification before renewing the team lineup after the tournament.

UEFA has suspended Diego Simeone for one match due to unsportsmanlike behavior in the match against Liverpool, which Atletico Madrid lost 2-3 on September 17. Liverpool was also fined €4,000 for throwing objects.

The U-20 World Cup match between Morocco and Spain made history by introducing the green card, a tool for coaches to challenge referee decisions via video review. FIFA is testing this new technology alongside referees using microphones to explain decisions, aiming to increase transparency.

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi on October 2 and 4, 2025, led by stars Joel Embiid and Paul George. These NBA preseason games offer a chance to showcase the team's skills and ambitions for the upcoming season.

Inter Milan announced record profits for the first time in 15 years at the end of the 2024-2025 season, with revenues of 567 million euros and net profits of 35.4 million euros. This financial leap came despite sporting setbacks and reflects a shift towards financial sustainability.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot excluded Federico Chiesa from the match against Galatasaray due to an injury sustained during the last game, delaying his first European appearance this season.

Mohamed Salah needs two goals to reach 50 in the UEFA Champions League, becoming the first African to do so. Liverpool faces Galatasaray in their second match after beating Atletico Madrid.

Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Japan Open Tennis title by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4, marking his eighth singles title this year and improving his season record to 67 wins and 7 losses.

Salem Al-Dawsari, captain of the Saudi national team, is competing for the 2025 Asian Footballer of the Year award alongside Akram Afif and Arif Aiman. The AFC Awards ceremony will be held in Riyadh on October 16, 2025.

Liverpool is preparing for several tough matches in October across the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and Carabao Cup, including today's game against Galatasaray in the Champions League.