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Khalid Jamil has announced a 30-member probable squad, including Sunil Chhetri, for India's upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Singapore. The team will commence preparations in Bengaluru on September 20, with select players joining after AFC Champions League commitments. India is set to play Singapore on October 9 and October 14 as part of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

England showcased dominance with a 5-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup qualifying, while Norway's Haaland stunned with five goals in an 11-1 rout of Moldova. France and Portugal secured comeback wins against Iceland and Hungary, respectively. Norway are seeking their first World Cup appearance since 1998, have won all five of their qualifying matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, showed his brilliance. He scored twice as Portugal defeated Armenia 5-0 in a World Cup qualifier. Ronaldo's goals increased his international record to 140. Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo also scored. Ronaldo aims for a sixth World Cup appearance. He is determined to win the trophy in 2026. The victory highlights Portugal's strong start.

FIFA has levied significant sanctions against six national football federations, including Lionel Messi's Argentina, due to racist abuse incidents during World Cup qualifiers in June. Albania received the heaviest fine, facing charges related to disturbing a national anthem and inappropriate messaging. These fresh set of sanctions highlight FIFA's focus on kicking out racism from the sport.

Mohammed Salah hit out at a Liverpool fan for their social media post comparing their former players to their latest arrivals. The Egyptian called on the supporters to celebrate their old stars and also their new arrivals.

Paris Saint-Germain will face Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the Champions League. Real Madrid has a tough draw including a long trip to Kairat Almaty. They will also play Liverpool and Manchester City. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Kaka conducted the draw. This season's Champions League will feature new teams. Bodo/Glimt and Kairat Almaty will make their debuts.

Real Madrid showcased their dominance with a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, marked by Kylian Mbappe's brace and Vinicius Junior's late goal. In other La Liga action, Villarreal crushed Girona 5-0, with Tajon Buchanan scoring a hat-trick. Real Sociedad fought back for a 2-2 draw against Espanyol, while Osasuna edged Valencia 1-0 in a tightly contested match.

Everton inaugurated their Bramley-Moore Dock stadium with a 2-0 victory against Brighton, highlighted by Jack Grealish's stellar performance. On loan from Manchester City, Grealish provided two assists, setting up Iliman Ndiaye's opening goal and James Garner's long-range strike. Jordan Pickford's penalty save against Danny Welbeck further secured the win, sparking jubilant celebrations among the 51,759 fans.

A Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile was marred by extreme violence, leading to its abandonment. Clashes between rival fans resulted in numerous injuries and arrests, with Chilean supporters blamed for instigating the chaos. The incident has sparked condemnation from both clubs and political figures, raising concerns about security arrangements at football matches.

Marc White, the manager of Dorking Wanderers, has been handed a six-game touchline suspension imposed by the FA due to his inappropriate comments made in a video, which were later clarified as humorous by the club.