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Juventus have agreed personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Senegal international is keen to move to Turin, but the proposed transfer still depends on negotiations between Juventus and Tottenham.
Bill Belichick assumed an unexpected responsibility when North Carolina opened its 2026 season against TCU in Dublin. With defensive coordinator Steve Belichick still away from the program on medical leave, the veteran head coach called the Tar Heels’ defensive plays himself.
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the development shortly before kickoff. The move changes what North Carolina had previously described as a collective approach to managing Steve Belichick’s absence.
Steve Belichick did not travel with the team to Ireland, leaving his father to take charge of a role familiar to one of football’s most accomplished defensive minds. Steve was placed on medical leave on Aug. 6, and Bill Belichick declined to discuss the circumstances or provide a potential return date.
At the time, the coach said the program hoped to have his son back as soon as possible. Weeks later, there is still no public timetable, and North Carolina has now played its first game without its defensive coordinator.
The timing is especially significant because TCU handed Belichick a difficult introduction to college football last season. The Horned Frogs overcame an early deficit to defeat North Carolina 48-14.
TCU produced 542 yards of offense, ran for 258 yards and took full advantage of North Carolina turnovers. That result remains a clear measuring stick for a Tar Heels team trying to show that last year’s 4-8 campaign was an aberration rather than the start of a larger decline.
Belichick was therefore forced to put his defensive expertise directly to work against a TCU offense that has also undergone changes. Gordon Sammis is taking over as offensive coordinator, while Jaden Craig is expected to lead the Horned Frogs at quarterback.
Those changes create uncertainty, but TCU’s offensive potential still represents a major challenge for North Carolina.
The defensive situation is only one part of North Carolina’s complicated offseason. General manager Michael Lombardi has also been on leave, while Belichick enters his second season under considerable scrutiny after an underwhelming debut.
The Tar Heels averaged just 19.2 points per game in 2025, ranking near the bottom nationally. That offensive ineffectiveness contributed to a disappointing 4-8 record and increased the pressure on the program to demonstrate immediate progress.
North Carolina has tried to address its quarterback situation by adding Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. The signal-caller is expected to provide a spark after the Tar Heels struggled to generate consistent offense last season.
His ability to protect the football and create scoring opportunities could be crucial as North Carolina attempts to reverse its fortunes.
The defense must also overcome the loss of several important contributors, making Steve Belichick’s absence even more consequential. Bill Belichick has less margin for error as he works to establish a more reliable unit.
After last year’s 48-14 defeat, TCU provides a particularly demanding test. With his son unavailable and expectations already rising, Bill Belichick has been forced to take command at a critical moment for the North Carolina program.
Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that three players told him earlier this week that they want to leave the club.
Their decisions are not linked to Tottenham’s back-to-back defeats at the start of the season. Instead, the players are concerned about their expectations of limited playing time.
Source: tribuna.com
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Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Alex January did not hold back when discussing quarterback Arch Manning during a joint press conference, explaining why he considers the superstar “annoying.”
Manning, a Heisman Trophy nominee before the start of the college football regular season, appeared to agree with January’s assessment. However, he offered an explanation for why he might come across that way.
The Longhorns began last season as the nation’s No. 1-ranked team. Texas will open its 2026 campaign at home against Texas State in a matchup the Longhorns are expected to win comfortably.
Source: www.marca.com
Winning the UEFA Champions League once is difficult. Winning it twice consecutively is rarer. A third straight title would place Paris Saint-Germain among the greatest dynasties in European soccer.
That is the challenge facing PSG as the French club begins another Champions League campaign after securing back-to-back European crowns under manager Luis Enrique.
Yes, but the path will be demanding. For years, PSG entered the Champions League under intense pressure and with a history of disappointment. That narrative has changed significantly under Luis Enrique, who has transformed the club from a collection of elite individuals into one of Europe’s most complete teams.
PSG now has a clear tactical identity built on pressing, possession and collective discipline. The results are compelling. Consecutive Champions League triumphs have made PSG the team everyone else is trying to catch, while the squad has demonstrated that it can manage the pressure of being the favorite.
Champions League campaigns are often decided by a few crucial moments in hostile stadiums, difficult knockout ties and a team’s ability to stay composed when everything is at stake. PSG has already overcome those challenges twice.
The newly released schedule offers several important tests. PSG’s home fixtures include meetings with Barcelona, Roma, Galatasaray and Slovan Bratislava.
Barcelona is the headline opponent on paper. The Spanish giants remain one of Europe’s most talented clubs and will provide an early test of PSG’s credentials as a potential champion.
Roma and Galatasaray are capable of producing difficult tactical battles, while Slovan Bratislava is the kind of opponent a defending champion must defeat efficiently.
The away schedule could be even more revealing, with trips to Villarreal, Como, Manchester City and Aston Villa exposing PSG to a range of playing styles and atmospheres.
The visit to Manchester City immediately stands out as one of the toughest fixtures on the schedule. Villa Park has become one of Europe’s most intimidating venues under Unai Emery, while Villarreal’s European pedigree makes the club dangerous regardless of its form.
The schedule is demanding, but it is not overwhelming. PSG has navigated more difficult routes in previous Champions League campaigns.
One of the most encouraging signs for PSG supporters is the calm approach of Luis Enrique. Speaking after the draw, the manager joked about his previous experiences watching the Champions League pairings unfold.
“In my first three years here, I watched it from my office, and it was a disaster each time as we got drawn against the toughest teams,” he said.
Instead of obsessing over potential opponents, Enrique said he planned to spend the day cycling around Paris while club executives Olivier Gagne and Luís Campos followed the draw.
“It can’t be any worse than last year,” Enrique said with a laugh. “When we get home, we’ll see what we’ve got ahead of us, but I’ll happily take the end result of the last two seasons.”
The comments underline a manager who believes PSG’s focus should remain on its own performance rather than on the draw. After winning consecutive Champions League trophies, confidence has become a competitive advantage.
The biggest threat to a third straight title may not be the schedule but fatigue. The modern soccer calendar is more demanding than ever, particularly for players who have taken part in the World Cup and other international competitions.
Enrique acknowledged that challenge when explaining his approach to squad management.
“I’m always open to giving a few days off to the players who came back less rested because they’d played at the World Cup,” he explained. “It’s important to disconnect.”
Newcastle United secured their first Premier League victory under manager Matthias Jaissle with a 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur.
Second-half goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa earned Newcastle all three points at Tottenham.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Everton captain James Tarkowski struck in the 91st minute to rescue a point for his side as Bournemouth settled for a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Liam Millar’s late goal earned Hull City a 1-0 away win over Coventry City, preserving their perfect start to life back in the Premier League with two victories from two matches.
Hull secured all three points on the road against Coventry after Millar struck late to settle a closely contested Premier League match.
The result gives Hull two wins from their opening two fixtures and maintains their 100% record since returning to the top flight.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Liverpool came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at Anfield, leaving new manager Andoni Iraola still searching for his first Premier League victory with the club.
Munoz rescued a point for Liverpool at home to Forest in a match that saw the hosts twice recover from behind.
Source: www.bbc.co.uk