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A frustrating night for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's side might rue leaving Spartak Moscow with just a 1-1 draw. The Reds had ample chances to grab all three points in UCL matchday two but were held by back by some uncharacteristically wasteful finishing. Nick Ames »
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-match/60/post/3213369/liverpool-endure-frustrating-champions-league-draw-at-spartak-moscow

WATCH: Steve Nicol's verdict on Liverpool

Steve Nicol and the FC panel don't see Liverpool's draw as catastrophic but they have serious questions for Klopp's goalkeeper selection.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3214289/watch-steve-nicols-verdict-on-liverpool

Ronaldo, Bale lift Madrid by Dortmund; Liverpool held to draw as Man City win

Cristiano Ronaldo added two goals after Gareth Bale's opener to help Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-champions-league/story/3214186/ucl-ronaldo-and-bale-lift-real-madrid-by-dortmund;-liverpool-held-to-draw-as-man-city-win

Everton weigh Edinson Cavani move; Real Madrid looking to Julian Draxler

Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3214368/everton-weigh-edinson-cavani-move-real-madrid-looking-to-julian-draxler

Harry Kane thrilled after 'proud night' for Spurs in Champions League

Tottenham striker Harry Kane was beaming with pride after making it 11 goals in September with a classy hat trick in the 3-0 win against
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3214277/harry-kane-thrilled-after-proud-night-for-tottenham-in-champions-league

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will make UCL last-16 if they 'stay cool'

Jurgen Klopp is still confident Liverpool will reach the knockout rounds of the Champions League despite their 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3214310/jurgen-klopp-says-liverpool-will-make-champions-league-last-16-if-they-stay-cool

Man City's Benjamin Mendy out 'longer than we expected' - Pep Guardiola

MANCHESTER -- Pep Guardiola fears Benjamin Mendy's knee injury looks more serious than expected and hinted Manchester City may consider
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3214322/man-citys-benjamin-mendy-out-longer-than-we-expected-pep-guardiola

Zinedine Zidane hails 'perfect performance' for Real Madrid vs. Dortmund

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed a "perfect performance" after both Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the scoresheet in
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/real-madrid/story/3214299/zinedine-zidane-hails-perfect-performance-for-real-madrid-vs-dortmund

Manchester United weighing up new bid for Antoine Griezmann - sources

Diego Costa's return to Atletico
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3213570/manchester-united-weighing-up-new-bid-for-antoine-griezmann-sources

Diego Costa officially completes move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea

Diego Costa has officially completed his move from Chelsea to Atletico Madrid, the clubs announced on Tuesday evening. After Costa fell out of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3213952/diego-costa-officially-completes-move-to-atletico-madrid-from-chelsea

Man United's Marouane Fellaini 'lucky' he's not out for longer - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Marouane Fellaini was "lucky" to avoid serious injury following a challenge from Shane Long
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3213640/marouane-fellaini-lucky-hes-not-out-for-longer-jose-mourinho

Eden Hazard can go 'to another level' in Champions League - Conte

MADRID -- Antonio Conte says Eden Hazard can move to "another level" in the Champions League with Chelsea this season, despite previously
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3213843/eden-hazard-can-go-to-another-level-in-champions-league-conte

PSG's Unai Emery has told Neymar, Cavani 'how things will work from here'

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery says he has spoken with both Neymar and Edinson Cavani ahead of the Champions League Group B meeting
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/paris-saint-germain/story/3213667/psgs-unai-emery-has-told-neymar-edinson-cavani-how-things-will-work-from-here

Barcelona search for airline sponsor after Qatar Airways talks break down

Barcelona have broken off their relationship with Qatar Airways and ended talks over the continued use of the company as the club's official
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3214314/barcelona-search-for-airline-sponsor-after-qatar-airways-talks-break-down

Icardi, Benedetto, Aguero among Argentina's centre-forward options

Dario Benedetto is the people's choice to be Argentina's centre forward, but is he ready for such duty? Who will be Argentina's centre-forward in next week's crunch World Cup qualifier at home to Peru? Mauro Icardi of Inter Milan has been the chosen one since the latest coach, Jorge Sampaoli, took over in the middle of this year. Icardi led the attacking line a few weeks ago against Uruguay and Venezuela. But another candidate has emerged. Dario Benedetto of Boca Juniors is playing well on a team that is giving him plenty of opportunities. He helped himself to another two goals away to Velez Sarsfield...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup-afc-conmebol-qualifying/2328/blog/post/3214378/maurio-icardi-dario-benedetto-sergio-aguero-among-argentina-centre-forward-options

Mile Jedinak cut from Socceroos World Cup squad, Sainsbury selected

Jason Dasey and John Wilkinson preview next month's World Cup qualifying playoff between Syria and Australia.

        Tim Cahill discusses his new role with Australia and praises Thailand's resilience in their World Cup Qualifier. 
            
        Mile Jedinak returns to Australia's squad set to face Syria, while Nikita Ruka Rukavytsya rejoins after a 3-year absence. 
            
        Tomi Juric was on the scoresheet as Australia now are made to wait over their 2018 World Cup hopes. 
            
        Australia's Tomi Juric feels his side could have easily won by five goals and now anxiously await Japan's result.

Asian Cup-winning captain Mile Jedinak was the most notable absentee as the Socceroos finalised their squad for next month's AFC World Cup qualifying playoff against Syria.
Australia will play the Asian minnows over two legs on Oct. 5 (Malaysia, away), and Oct. 10 (Sydney, home) in their quest to take the next step towards Russia 2018.

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After making the initial 30-man squad, Aston Villa midfielder Jedinak has been omitted as he recovers from a groin injury. But defender Trent Sainsbury has made...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/australia/story/3214399/mile-jedinak-cut-from-socceroos-world-cup-squad-sainsbury-selected

Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo tandem too much for Borussia Dortmund

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale ran riot in Dortmund as Real Madrid join Spurs as top of Group H.
Real Madrid emerged as 3-1 victors in a hectic match against Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. Gareth Bale scored the opening goal with a fine volley, before Cristiano Ronaldo doubled the lead early in the second half on his 150th appearance in European competition. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pulled a goal back for the hosts, but Ronaldo struck again with just over 10 minutes remaining to place Madrid in a strong position at the summit of Group H.

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This could be the match that ignites...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/real-madrid/86/blog/post/3213725/gareth-bale-beginning-to-catch-fire-for-real-madrid-scores-opener-against-dortmund-in-the-champions-league

WATCH: Megan Rapinoe explains anthem kneel

Look back at Megan Rapinoe's reasoning for kneeling during the national anthem before their Thailand friendly last September.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/2765/video/3214379/watch-megan-rapinoe-explains-anthem-kneel

Mauricio Pochettino says love for Spurs' Harry Kane makes wife jealous

Spurs took time to assert themselves against APOEL, but Harry Kane took the initiative, bagging a hat-trick in the process.

        After a standout UCL performance, the FC panel look at if Harry Kane is worthy of an elite club, or if he still needs to grow.

Mauricio Pochettino admits he loves Harry Kane so much his wife has grown jealous, after the striker hit a hat trick in Tottenham's 3-0 thrashing of Apoel Nicosia.
Kane's "perfect" treble, delivered by his left foot, right foot and head, was his first in the Champions League and ninth overall for Tottenham, who now own a commanding position to qualify from Group H.
They rode their luck at times against a spirited Apoel side, who were spurred on by a buoyant home crowd, but in Kane Spurs have arguably...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/tottenham-hotspur/story/3214329/mauricio-pochettino-says-love-for-spurs-harry-kane-makes-wife-jealous