Today's Football Highlights Briefing (September 9) - Champions League - Players - Locatelli

September 9 football highlights briefing. Kane is the biggest favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, while Mac Allister has not ruled out leaving early next year.

The 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been announced, and the winning odds have been updated, with Kane still the biggest favorite.

Last season, Kane made 65 appearances for club and country, scoring 73 goals and providing 8 assists, while winning three trophies with Bayern.

Mac Allister originally hoped to receive treatment equal to his teammates and received a contract renewal offer from Liverpool, but things did not go as planned.

If there is still no substantial progress on the renewal in the coming months, he could leave early next year.

Liverpool new signing Barcola recorded the fastest speed in the Premier League this season at 35.93 km/h during his Premier League debut.

Since the Premier League began recording this data in the 2020/21 season, Tottenham center-back Van de Ven remains first on the all-time speed list with 37.38 km/h.

Liverpool will host Atletico Madrid, but as many as seven players including Gakpo and Chiesa will miss the match.

Atletico Madrid also have some injury absences. Sorloth cannot play due to a muscle injury, while Arnau Ortiz is suspended after receiving a red card.

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall, 22, has signed a five-year contract extension with the Magpies and will become one of Newcastle's highest-paid players.

Manchester United previously prepared to pay £60 million for him, but Newcastle rejected United's offer and insisted they would not sell the player.

Juventus released an injury update stating that Locatelli underwent surgery to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee.

Media reports said that Loca has officially begun his rehabilitation program and is expected to be sidelined for 5-6 months.

Champions League: Real Madrid defeated Inter Milan 2-1 at home to make a winning start to the new Champions League season.

Mbappe opened the scoring, Valverde extended the lead, and Augusto pulled one back.

Champions League: Manchester City won 2-0 away against Porto to comfortably claim their first Champions League victory.

Haaland scored twice, and Enzo recorded his first assist of his Manchester City career.

Champions League: Borussia Dortmund defeated Villarreal 3-2 at home to make a winning start in the Champions League.

Bayer forced a Renato Veiga own goal, while Guirassy scored twice, won a penalty, and scored an own goal.

Champions League: Aston Villa won 3-2 away against Club Brugge to claim their first Champions League victory.

Jackson scored his first goal for Aston Villa, while McGinn and Buendia also found the net.