D4 Back Pages (Matchday 5)

AZ will sell Semedo, Alonso, and Minamino

Málaga CF desperate to offload non-Spanish players

Olympiacos manager shocks club by going on holiday

Will miss six pointers against fellow strugglers Saint-Etienne and Feyenoord

Saint-Etienne Give Manager Miranda First Win

Olympiacos manager sends team talk postcard "Wish you were here?"

Feyenoord draw with Montpellier

Ralspunsky praises team for fighting back from a goal down

D1 Back Pages (Matchday 5)

De Vrij in shock Schalke move

Wimmer, Holm, and Tolkin join Foxes

Harmer in double swoop

Carrasco and Fabinho in, Phillips and Mudryk out

Barcelona list 10 players in clear-out

Mahrez, Laporte, Alba, among those on offer

Dortmund's McKennie to join Real Madrid

Odriozola and Patterson head to Germany

Porto fail to beat Aston Villa, Ederson useless

Guerra slams players for dropped points

I was hoping the struggle could be over for FC Porto after a good win past Thursday, but it's not. Failed to beat a clearly lower rated Aston Villa side at home tonight, 1-1 was the score. Conceded our opponent's only shot on target unfortunately. Ederson is being useless. On the other hand, we could only score 1 out of 7. . . So another 2 points dropped and already 10 points behind 1st place. Disappointing stuff. There's always next match. And next season. . .

André Guerra (FC Porto)

Juventus thrash Genoa 4-0

Gavi hits double

Great performance tonight, 15 points from 15, what a start.

kevin mcgregor (Juventus)

Manchester City stunned by West Bromwich Albion

McLean almost lost for words by defeat

Dominated possession, but both sides with just the 2 shots on target. The Baggies shot went in.

Alex McLean (Manchester City)

Atlético Madrid lose to Bayern München

Grealish on the scoresheet, but 5 defeats in a row for Harmer!

Valencia earn away point at Leverkusen

A bland 0-0 draw, but away point "accepted gladly"

D2 Back Pages (Matchday 5)

Moreno, Fekir and Dewsbury-Hall available

Taylor looking for a AM and CF

Internacional clear out the deadwood

Eight players listed, looking for wingers or a big centre forward

Liege look to replace Reinildo Mandava

Looking for younger LB rated at least 87 and 26 and under

Espanyol in search of right back

Willing to sacrifice Sergio Gomez

CELTA VIGO THRASH INTER

Confidence boost for Spanish side, up to ninth in the table with a 3-1 victory

DER DINO COME BACK FROM BEHIND AT UDINESE

Gibbs-White's stunning free kick wins it

GOALLESS DRAW FOR ESPANYOL AND MAN UTD

Both teams show signs of fatigue in a tight match

SÃO PAULO BEAT PSG IN TOP OF THE TABLE THRILLER

Foden and Abraham secure the win

Psg drop to 2nd on goal difference after losing 3 2 at Sao Paulo. No complaints though as we gave it a go coming from 2 0 down to equalise but overall we were beaten by a better side. On to the cups next with a tough fixture against Anderlecht.

Andrew Kelly (Paris Saint-Germain)

HOFFENHEIM HELD BY MILAN IN THRILLING DRAW!

MALINOVSKY AND MOTM CASTILLEJO TRADE GOALS

World Club Cup Draw S21

If you're in our FB group you can watch or rewatch the full glory of the video draw.

If not, you'll have to make do with this fancy graphic. (If you don't see your team, you have a bye into the 2nd Round.)

Those of you who are unhappy with the draw, or the way it was carried out, or with the format of the competition, you will be pleased (or not) to know that we propose to hold a redraw later in the season.

Verratti justifying managers faith

When Espanyol agreed to sell generational defender Antonio Silva this close season, it raised a few eye brows. Joining in his place was Balogun, Engels and experienced Midfield maestro Verratti.

Verratti may have just moved to Qatar and may be looking at a rating drop, however in the first five games this season, he is already repaying the managers faith by controlling the midfield battle in Division 2.

Described by his former boss James Mckenzie as a "rollsroyce" , he is certainly living up to that title. Two assist, Two player of the match awards and a average rating of 7.4 from the first five fixtures, has certainly aided Espanyol to sit a point off the leaders at this early stage and create some optimism , given they were predicted to finish 19th this season.

The club have already reached an agreement to bring another experienced player in place of Balogun, with Sadio Mane to join in November, as they look to keep momentum going.

"When all the dust settles, you can't beat having experienced players who carry a good rating. We've seen a big shift to young players in the game world, whilst the Saudi, Qatar and MSL leagues have been snapping up some of the worlds biggest names, To further complicate the thought process. We've seen this an opportunity to compliment our youth set up, by boosting our first team with some solid players and ratings, which really has us sitting pretty. We are not worried about having to find buyers or replacements for these players, as we already have them sat in our 35 strong youth team. This season we've been able to loan out youth players with a rating of 85, due to them not making our first 11 for our youth Cup campaign, which is how we are measuring our progress. Verratti is producing exactly what we thought he would, and along with Muller and Mane, our first 11 is looking strong in key areas. We have looked at bringing another experienced head in this past week, and although talks have been far too slow, we will continue to explore options"

D5 Back Pages (Matchday 4)

KIWIOR SHOCKS FOXES!

Brugge POUNCE on Leicester City STAR for £4m plus Mbamba and Stroekeyens

GUIRASSY GOES BRAZILIAN!

Independiente SWOOP for Atalanta STAR in shock swap with Fernando and Diallo

5 goals in 3 Bundesliga matches, we hope he'll continue this way.

Gianluca Ghio (Independiente)

Santos suffer shock defeat to Brugge

Unbeaten start to the season ends

Down to 9th, and against 8th placed Kazan next, important game.

Daniel Wythe (Santos FC)

Dynamo Kyiv maintain winning start

Traore was once more MoM with a goal

We could score more goals at the end.

Chris Baggio (Dynamo Kyiv)

D4 Back Pages (Matchday 4)

New Atalanta manager Hickey under fire

Transfer ban after two days in charge

This will be my first game in charge since my recent return to Top 100. I have made a few alterations to the squad, too many in fact and am beginning a transfer ban as a result. I’ll put my hand up and admit I took my eye off the ball, onwards and upwards . #forzaatalanta ☘️

feargal Hickey (Atalanta BC)

Málaga looking to offload unwanted players

We are still looking to move out our last none Spanish based or Spanish nationality players in our first team, we have 5/6 players including Lang, all can leave for Spanish players in return. Would like to have all sold by end of the day. PM or put in an offer, I could give all 5/6 players for 1 or 2 of yours also, all positions considered but a CB or CM of higher rating would be nice.

Mike Scallotti (Málaga CF)

Lille OSC looking to sell Kean and Aboukhlal

89+ player wanted in return

Sevilla break their duck

Unbeaten, one point from 2nd to 13th

Feyenoord suffer another defeat

I have to look for signings for the defence because my defence is in a mess.

Sheene Ralspunsky (Feyenoord)

D3 Back Pages (Matchday 4)

Super Mario Goes to Galatarasary

Gyokeres goes to Sporting

Wolfsburg sign Caprari

Vanaken moves to River Plate

Attila Olah becomes new Galatasaray manager

Former Atalanta boss steps up

Dinamo Zagreb sign Watkins

Bergjwin moves to Galatasaray

Galatasaray in double swoop for Neto and Longstaff

Elmas goes to Celta Vigo

Internazionale willing to trade multiple players

Frankowski, Okumu, Lovric, Paintsil, Boloca, Bernabe, Walemark available

Willing to pack a couple or more and maybe others for one of yours. PM me if interested.

The Special Gyan (Internazionale)

Greg Bilboa becomes new Crystal Palace manager

Former Newcastle boss replaces McLean

I will be open to deals on most players after I've had chance to review the squad and see them in action, apologies for those offers rejected so far, rather than message each one of you I'll let you know on here. After Thursday and Sundays games I'd reckon I'll be in a better spot for negotiating.

⍟Greg Bilboaツ (Crystal Palace)

CSKA Moskva sell Skipp to Celta Vigo

Konate moves to Texas

CSKA Moskva in dead last after poor start

Borussia beaten by River Plate

I was expecting to win this one so I was very disappointed. Stats in their favour so well done Jay on a nice win. Mid table now. LEARN AND MOVE ON.

⭐️Ken Keeley⭐️ (Borussia Mönchengladbach)

Loïc Badé joins Dinamo Zagreb

Willi Orban moves to Galatasaray

Sassuolo lose to Anderlecht

If it wasn't for one of the rarest sights in Soccer Manager - a free kick goal after a yellow card - in the first minute, perhaps the outcome could be different.

Hugos Monkides (Sassuolo)

Crystal Palace draw with Köln in Bilboa's first game

Fair result in the end, Koln had more possession, Palace more chances, everything else virtually identical. . . Pretty happy with a point away from home in the first game in charge.

⍟Greg Bilboaツ (Crystal Palace)

Jay Jones offers Guevara and Antuña

Duo bidding to become new "Vezo and de Fructos"

Sunderland stun Inter with late winner

Biraghi scored at 87th minute

Great victory against Inter… Sunderland is on fire…

D2 Back Pages (Matchday 4)

Udinese Win at Spurs

Promotion Bid Gathers Pace

Big win for us as we beat Spurs away 3-2, squad down to 43, no internal transfers done since taking over & we wont do any unless we like the deals, a great start to the season and promotion is our aim.

mark stewart (Udinese Calcio)

São Paulo Held by Bremen

Jota goal extends unbeaten start

Looking back on some of the attempts we probably deserved the win but couldn’t get a 2nd to kill of the game , keeps us unbeaten for the season.

Scott Mckenzie (São Paulo FC)

Espanyol Stun Fenerbahce to Keep Up Title Charge

Muller leads way as Catalans come from behind to win thriller 4-2

This was a tough match, when you see Casemiro and Paqueta lining up against you, you know you are in for a battle. We weathered the early storm and our big players produced. It's been an excellent start to the season, and I'm pleased with the progress the squad is making.

Glen Mullan (RCD Espanyol)

Hertha Berlin Sign Ramsey

Days after signing for Celta, English youngster swaps with Roca and Sulemana

Manchester United Unveil Milner and Mertens

Will face their former club at some point tonight and make their United debuts

Milners adaptability may prove crucial in the long season ahead,

Various talks regarding Moreno and more so Fekir over the past 24 hours but nothing more to report.

Niall Taylor (Manchester United)

Viktor Gyökeres Joins Sporting

Swap Deal for João Mário

Levante uses new player prize pick for Cvetkovic

AC Milan pick up first points of the season

The win lifts Milan off the bottom of the table

Left back Fran Garcia will miss half the season though after breaking his ankle and Sinisterra joins Grifo on the injured list also.

Andrew Bailey (AC Milan)

D1 Back Pages (Matchday 4)

Leicester City Land Romero in Swap Deal

Kang-in Lee, Kristjan Asllani, Raul Moro and Joel Ordonez will move to WBA

Atlético Madrid in Crisis After Third Straight Defeat

Harmer eyeing P45 and Job Centre

Valencia Hold Dortmund to Draw

Zaha with the equaliser in Germany

Borussia Dortmund Eye Quick Nunez Sale

Defender listed days after signing

Sergiño Dest Shocks Aston Villa Fans

Reunites with old boss at Barcelona

Luke Shaw Completes Move to Barcelona

Kalulu and Lewis to Villa

Gav Harmer Wants to Sell Jack Grealish

A few pints should do it

De Vrij for sale!

Leicester City open to offers for 91-rated CB

Benfica crush Arsenal!

Eagles soar to top of the table

Even match possession wise but had much more of the other stats. Great start to the season.

Gregg Robinson (SL Benfica)

Porto end winless run by thumping Saints

First league win of the season for the portuguese team!

Results have not been great so far but we kept fighting, changing some tactics and some players and even offering some new contracts this week to boost our players moral, shake things up and change our luck! Glad we could bounce back tonight with a solid win, hopefully we can pick up some form now. Vamos Porto!

André Guerra (FC Porto)

Juventus demolish Manchester City

Not a lot in it regarding stats and chances, Juventus were just more clinical, delighted with the start, 12 points, 4 wins, 9 goals scored and 1 against. Roll on to the next tuff game.

kevin mcgregor (Juventus)

Real edge Everton thanks to early red card

Madrid continue unbeaten start thanks to Horta winner